Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects specific Cisco FindIT virtual machine images that contain a built-in root-level account. Someone with access to the VM console could log in without prior credentials and take full control. The issue is serious, but exposure is limited to Release 1.1.4 Cisco-supplied VM images. Likely exposure is narrow: Cisco FindIT Network Manager or Network Probe Release 1.1.4 deployed from Cisco-supplied VM images. The source says no other releases or deployment models are known vulnerable. Treat as high priority for any affected VM image because compromise gives root control. The business urgency is lower where console access is tightly restricted or the affected deployment model is not used. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco FindIT Network Manager and Network Probe deployments.; Identify Release 1.1.4 systems using Cisco-supplied VM images.; Restrict VM console access to trusted administrators only..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190717 Cisco FindIT Network Management Software Static Credentials VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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