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

High 8.8 Published 26 Aug 2020 Updated 13 Nov 2024

An authenticated attacker with System Operator role can escalate privileges to administrative level, gaining full access to the Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-3443?

CVE-2020-3443 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem, published on 26 Aug 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

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.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3443?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3443?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3443 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-3443 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3443 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f37p-j83j-rx9j.