Cisco SSM On-Prem Auth Bypass Enables Password Change for any User
CVE-2024-20419 Published on July 17, 2024
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-20419 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. An automatable proof of concept (POC) exploit exists. 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
Unverified Password Change
When setting a new password for a user, the product does not require knowledge of the original password, or using another form of authentication. This could be used by an attacker to change passwords for another user, thus gaining the privileges associated with that user.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-20419
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Affected Versions
Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem:- Version 8-202206 is affected.
- Version 8-202206 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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