#VU99342 Use of Hard-coded Password in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20412
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99342
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20412
CWE-ID:
CWE-259
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
Hardware solutions /
Security hardware applicances
Firepower 1000 Series Appliances
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Firepower 3100 Series Appliances
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Firepower 4200 Series Appliances
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Firepower 2100 Series Security Appliances
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. A local attacker can access the target system and retrieve sensitive information, perform limited troubleshooting actions, modify some configuration options or render the device unable to boot to the operating system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD): 7.1.0 - 7.1.0.3, 7.2.0 - 7.2.7, 7.3.0 - 7.3.1.2, 7.4.0 - 7.4.1.1
Firepower 1000 Series Appliances: All versions
Firepower 2100 Series Security Appliances: All versions
Firepower 3100 Series Appliances: All versions
Firepower 4200 Series Appliances: All versions
External links
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-statcred-dFC8tXT5
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
