Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects Cisco Secure ACS deployments using TACACS+ with LDAP in specific configurations. A remote attacker who knows a valid username may bypass authentication with a specially formed password value. Because ACS controls network access decisions, successful exploitation could undermine administrative or device access controls. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Cisco Secure ACS 5.x systems using TACACS+ with LDAP. Organizations that retired ACS, do not use TACACS+, or do not use LDAP-backed ACS authentication are less likely to be affected. Prioritize remediation if ACS still gates administrator or network-device access. This is an older vulnerability, but legacy identity infrastructure often remains high impact because one bypass can affect many downstream systems. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco advisory guidance for the affected ACS branch.; Upgrade ACS 5.2 to Patch 11 or later.; Upgrade ACS 5.3 to Patch 7 or later..
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- cisco-acs-sec-bypass(79860)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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