CVE-2024-20437: CSRF
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and execute commands on the CLI of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an already authenticated user to follow a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the affected device with the privileges of the targeted user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20437?
CVE-2024-20437 has been assigned a severity rating of high due to the potential for remote command execution via CSRF.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20437?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20437, upgrade Cisco IOS XE Software to a fixed version provided by Cisco.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20437?
CVE-2024-20437 affects devices running specific versions of Cisco IOS XE Software that lack sufficient CSRF protections.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-20437?
The impact of CVE-2024-20437 is that an unauthenticated remote attacker can potentially execute arbitrary commands on affected devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-20437?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-20437 apart from applying the recommended updates from Cisco.