cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2: Cisco Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control on Cisco vManage Static Username and Password Vulnerability
A vulnerability in authentication mechanism of Cisco Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control (SD-AVC) on Cisco vManage could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the GUI of Cisco SD-AVC using a default static username and password combination. This vulnerability exists because the GUI is accessible on self-managed cloud installations or local server installations of Cisco vManage. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the exposed GUI of Cisco SD-AVC. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view managed device names, SD-AVC logs, and SD-AVC DNS server IP addresses. 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-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2?
The severity of cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2 is classified as critical due to the potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2?
To fix cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2, upgrade to an unaffected version of Cisco vManage as specified in the advisory.
Which versions of Cisco vManage are affected by cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2?
Affected versions by cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2 include various releases from 18.3 to 20.9.1.
What type of attack can exploit cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2?
cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers gaining GUI access.
Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2?
There are no known workarounds for mitigating the cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2 vulnerability.