CVE-2024-20439CiscoServers and softwareMarch 31, 2025

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Static Credential Vulnerability

Critical 9.8Actively exploited

Description

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility contains a static credential vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system and gain administrative credentials.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Cisco
Product
Cisco Smart Licensing Utility
CVE
CVE-2024-20439
Affected versions
Cisco Smart License Utility 2.1: 2.1.0
Cisco Smart License Utility 2.0: 2.0.0
Cisco Smart License Utility 2.2: 2.2.0 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
9.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
April 21, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
March 31, 2025

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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