What is CVE-2021-1522?

CVE-2021-1522 is a vulnerability in the change password API of Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to alter their own password to a value that does not comply with the strong authentication requirements.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1522?

CVE-2021-1522 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1522?

An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1522 by altering their own password to a non-compliant value.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-1522?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation measures for CVE-2021-1522. Please refer to the provided reference link for more information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1522

medium

4.3

CWE

521 255

4/8/2021

11/8/2021

CVE-2021-1522

First published: Wed Aug 04 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences	=10.6.0
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences	=10.6.1
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences	=10.6.2
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences	=10.6.3

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cmx-GkCvfd4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1522?
CVE-2021-1522 is a vulnerability in the change password API of Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to alter their own password to a value that does not comply with the strong authentication requirements.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1522?
CVE-2021-1522 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How does CVE-2021-1522 affect Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences?
CVE-2021-1522 affects the change password API of Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1522?
An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1522 by altering their own password to a non-compliant value.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-1522?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation measures for CVE-2021-1522. Please refer to the provided reference link for more information.

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