CVE-2021-1522: cisco cisco connected mobile experiences Credentials Management Errors

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-1522 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Credentials Management Errors vulnerability in cisco cisco connected mobile experiences. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 04-08-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the change password API of Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to alter their own password to a value that does not comply with the strong authentication requirements that are configured on an affected device. This vulnerability exists because a password policy check is incomplete at the time a password is changed at server side using the API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted API request to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to change their own password to a value that does not comply with the configured strong authentication requirements.

• CWE-255Credentials Management ErrorsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of credentials.
• CWE-521Weak Password RequirementsThe product does not require that users should have strong passwords.