CVE-2024-20440
HIGHCVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
77.3%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information. This vulnerability is due to excessive verbosity in a debug log file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain log files that contain sensitive data, including credentials that can be used to access the API.
Technical Details
- Published
- 9/4/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-20440?
A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information. This vulnerability is due to excessive verbosity in a debug log file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain log files that contain sensitive data, including credentials that can be used to access the API.
Is CVE-2024-20440 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-20440 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 77.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-20440?
CVE-2024-20440 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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