CVE-2019-1675

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.59%

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CVE-2019-1675 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the default configuration of the Cisco Aironet Active Sensor could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to restart the sensor. The vulnerability is due to a default local account with a static password. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the default configuration of the Cisco Aironet Active Sensor could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to restart the sensor. The vulnerability is due to a default local account with a static password. The account has privileges only to reboot the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by guessing the account name and password to access the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to reboot the device repeatedly, creating a denial of service (DoS) condition. It is not possible to change the configuration or view sensitive data with this account. Versions prior to DNAC1.2.8 are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
7.5/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoAironet Active SensorAll versions
CiscoDigital Network Architecture Center< 1.2.8

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1675?
A vulnerability in the default configuration of the Cisco Aironet Active Sensor could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to restart the sensor. The vulnerability is due to a default local account with a static password. The account has privileges only to reboot the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by guessing the account name and password to access the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to reboot the device repeatedly, creating a denial of service (DoS) condition. It is not possible to change the configuration or view sensitive data with this account. Versions prior to DNAC1.2.8 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2019-1675?
CVE-2019-1675 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1675?
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