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CVE-2022-20744

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.86%

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CVE-2022-20744 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the input protection mechanisms of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view data without proper authorization. This vulnerability exists because of a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of a specific input. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the input protection mechanisms of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view data without proper authorization. This vulnerability exists because of a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of a specific input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying this input to bypass the protection mechanism and sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view data beyond the scope of their authorization.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.86%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoSecure Firewall Management Center< 7.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20744?
A vulnerability in the input protection mechanisms of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view data without proper authorization. This vulnerability exists because of a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of a specific input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying this input to bypass the protection mechanism and sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view data beyond the scope of their authorization.
How severe is CVE-2022-20744?
CVE-2022-20744 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20744?
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