CVE-2024-20419

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user, including administrative users. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

Score

CVSS 3.1 10.0 Critical

Status

Analyzed - psirt@cisco.com

Published

2024-07-17

Last modified

2025-02-13

Weaknesses

CWE-620

Affected products

• Cisco Smart Software Manager On-prem (Cisco)
• Smart Software Manager On-prem (Cisco)

References

• https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cssm-auth-sLw3uhUy
• https://www.secpod.com/blog/critical-flaw-in-ciscos-secure-email-gateways-allows-attackers-to-control-the-device-comple…