Vulnerability · Published Aug 26, 2020 · Assigned by cisco

CVE-2020-3443Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem from Cisco. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 78% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges and execute commands with higher privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization of the System Operator role capabilities. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in with the System Operator role, performing a series of actions, and then assuming a new higher privileged role. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform all actions associated with the privilege of the assumed role. If that role is an administrative role, the attacker would gain full access to the device.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Cisco Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem n/a

Weakness: CWE-264 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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