Critical severity10.0NVD Advisory· Published Jul 17, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20419

Description

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user, including administrative users. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

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Affected products

Cisco Systems, Inc./Smart Software Manager On-Premllm-fuzzy2 versions
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- (no CPE)range: 8-202206

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References

sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cssm-auth-sLw3uhUynvdVendor Advisory
www.secpod.com/blog/critical-flaw-in-ciscos-secure-email-gateways-allows-attackers-to-control-the-device-completely/nvdThird Party Advisory

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