Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem 8-202206 HTTP Request unverified password change

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem 8-202206. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HTTP Request Handler. This manipulation causes unverified password change. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-20419. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem 8-202206 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unverified password change vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-620. When setting a new password for a user, the product does not require knowledge of the original password, or using another form of authentication. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at sec.cloudapps.cisco.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-20419 since 11/08/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (52155). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unverified password change
CWE: CWE-620 / CWE-640
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/08/2023 🔍
07/17/2024 +251 days 🔍
07/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2025 +322 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-cssm-auth-sLw3uhUy
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-20419 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-20419
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-271849
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2024 19:17
Updated: 06/05/2025 01:46
Changes: 07/17/2024 19:17 (63), 07/18/2024 21:15 (1), 06/05/2025 01:46 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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