CVE-2019-1657

Name: CVE-2019-1657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-24T16:29:00.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1657 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cisco AMP Threat Grid could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to unsafe creation of API keys. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco AMP Threat Grid could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to unsafe creation of API keys. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using insecure credentials to gain unauthorized access to the affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to information by using the API key credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Amp Threat Grid Appliance	< 2.5
Cisco	Amp Threat Grid Cloud	< 3.5.68

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106711Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-threat-gridVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106711Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-threat-gridVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1657?

How severe is CVE-2019-1657?

CVE-2019-1657 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1657?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST