CVE-2024-20473: secure firewall SQL Injection — Fix

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not validate user input adequately. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as an Administrator and sending crafted SQL queries to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain unauthorized data from the database and make changes to the system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need Administrator-level privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All
cisco	secure_firewall_management_center	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmc-sql-inj-LOYAFcfq

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20473? +

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not validate user input adequately. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as an Administrator and sending crafted SQL queries to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain unauthorized data from the database and make changes to the system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need Administrator-level privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20473? +

CVE-2024-20473 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20473? +

CVE-2024-20473 affects products from cisco, specifically: secure_firewall_management_center. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20473? +

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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