CVE-2021-1522 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Connected Mobile Experiences	10.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-255

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cVendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1522?

CVE-2021-1522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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 th...

How severe is CVE-2021-1522?

CVE-2021-1522 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1522?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences.