CVE-2024-20412

CRITICAL
Published Oct 23, 2024 Modified Nov 5, 2024 CWE-259 CWE-798

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.3
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259
CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_threat_defense
cisco firepower_1000
cisco firepower_1010
cisco firepower_1020
cisco firepower_1030
cisco firepower_1040
cisco firepower_1120
cisco firepower_1140
cisco firepower_1150
cisco firepower_2100
cisco firepower_2110
cisco firepower_2120
cisco firepower_2130
cisco firepower_2140
cisco firepower_3105
cisco firepower_3110
cisco firepower_3120
cisco firepower_3130
cisco firepower_3140
cisco firepower_4215
cisco firepower_4225
cisco firepower_4245

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-20412? +
CVE-2024-20412 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20412? +
CVE-2024-20412 affects products from cisco, specifically: firepower_1000, firepower_1010, firepower_1020, firepower_1030, firepower_1040, firepower_1120, firepower_1140, firepower_1150, firepower_2100, firepower_2110, firepower_2120, firepower_2130, firepower_2140, firepower_3105, firepower_3110, firepower_3120, firepower_3130, firepower_3140, firepower_4215, firepower_4225, firepower_4245, firepower_threat_defense. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20412? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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