cisco-sa-ftd-hidcmd-pFDeWVBd: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Hidden Commands Vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access hidden commands. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented configuration commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by performing specific steps that make the hidden commands accessible. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to make configuration changes to various sections of an affected device that should not be exposed to CLI access. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-hidcmd-pFDeWVBd

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
cisco FTD Software>=Earlier than release 6.2.2, =6.2.2, =6.2.3, =6.3.0, <=6.4.0, <6.4.0.10
6.4.0.10

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Hidden Commands Vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is cisco-sa-ftd-hidcmd-pFDeWVBd.

2

What is the severity rating of the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Hidden Commands Vulnerability?

The severity rating of this vulnerability is medium (5.3).

3

Which version of Cisco FTD Software is affected by the Hidden Commands Vulnerability?

Versions earlier than 6.2.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.0, up to and including 6.4.0 (excluding 6.4.0.10) are affected.

4

How can an attacker exploit the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Hidden Commands Vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing specific steps to access hidden commands.

5

Is authentication required to exploit the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Hidden Commands Vulnerability?

Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability.

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