CVE-2020-27125: cisco cisco security manager Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-27125 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco cisco security manager. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-11-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 13-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Security Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of static credentials in the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by viewing source code. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view static credentials, which the attacker could use to carry out further attacks.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.