CVE-2020-16137 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can reset SSH administrative credentials to arbitrary values, enabling privilege escalation on Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-16137?
CVE-2020-16137 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A privilege escalation issue in Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G 1-4-4-0 through 1-4-5-7 allows attackers to reset the credentials for the SSH administrative console to arbitrary values. Note: We cannot prove this vulnerability exists. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is end of life and should be removed or upgraded. For more information on this, and how to upgrade, refer to the CVE’s reference information
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16137?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Unified Ip Conference Station 7937g Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16137?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16137 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-16137 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-16137 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pv9-5752-c3xg.