CSRF in Cisco iOS Xe Software
CVE-2024-20414
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system through the web UI. This vulnerability is due to incorrectly accepting configuration changes through the HTTP GET method. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a currently authenticated administrator to follow a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to change the configuration of the affected device.
EPSS: 0.003 (19.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Cisco Ios Xe Software — versions 3.2.0SG, 3.2.1SG, 3.2.2SG
- Cisco Ios — versions 15.2\(7\)e3k, 15.2\(7\)e0a, 15.2\(7\)e
- Cisco Ios_xe — versions 3.2.0se, 3.2.0sg, 3.2.1se
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20414?
- CVE-2024-20414 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco iOS Xe Software, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-09-25.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20414?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20414 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.