CVE-2024-20439 - Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Static Credential Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Static Credential Vulnerability

Description

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility contains a static credential vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system and gain administrative credentials.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cslu-7gHMzWmw

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20439

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