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CVE-2024-20412

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2024-20412 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials. This vulnerability is due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of an affected device with these credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials. This vulnerability is due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of an affected device with these credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the affected system and retrieve sensitive information, perform limited troubleshooting actions, modify some configuration options, or render the device unable to boot to the operating system, requiring a reimage of the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

10.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.1.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.1.0.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.1.0.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.1.0.3
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.0.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.3
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.4
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.4.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.5
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.5.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.5.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.6
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.2.7
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.3.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.3.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.3.1.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.3.1.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.4.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.4.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense7.4.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20412?
A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials. This vulnerability is due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of an affected device with these credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the affected system and retrieve sensitive information, perform limited troubleshooting actions, modify some configuration options, or render the device unable to boot to the operating system, requiring a reimage of the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-20412?
CVE-2024-20412 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20412?
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