Cisco FTD Static Account Local CLI Access Vulnerability
CVE-2024-20412 Published on October 23, 2024
A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials. This vulnerability is due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of an affected device with these credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the affected system and retrieve sensitive information, perform limited troubleshooting actions, modify some configuration options, or render the device unable to boot to the operating system, requiring a reimage of the device.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-20412 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Password
The software contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-20412
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Affected Versions
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software:- Version 7.1.0 is affected.
- Version 7.1.0.1 is affected.
- Version 7.1.0.2 is affected.
- Version 7.1.0.3 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0.1 is affected.
- Version 7.2.1 is affected.
- Version 7.2.2 is affected.
- Version 7.2.3 is affected.
- Version 7.2.4 is affected.
- Version 7.2.4.1 is affected.
- Version 7.2.5 is affected.
- Version 7.2.5.1 is affected.
- Version 7.2.6 is affected.
- Version 7.2.7 is affected.
- Version 7.2.5.2 is affected.
- Version 7.3.0 is affected.
- Version 7.3.1 is affected.
- Version 7.3.1.1 is affected.
- Version 7.3.1.2 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.4.1 is affected.
- Version 7.4.1.1 is affected.
- Version 7.1.0, <= 7.1.0.3 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.7 is affected.
- Version 7.3.0, <= 7.3.1.2 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.1.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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