CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2631

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Cisco Clean Access (CCA) versions 3.3.0 to 3.3.9, 3.4.0 to 3.4.5, and 3.5.0 to 3.5.3 is due to improper user authentication when invoking API methods. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw to bypass security checks, change a user's assigned role, or disconnect users.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization includes potential unauthorized access to the system, privilege escalation, and disruption of network services by disconnecting users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade Cisco Clean Access to a version later than 3.5.3, where this vulnerability has been fixed, or apply the appropriate security patches provided by the vendor.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco Clean Access (CCA) 3.3.0 to 3.3.9, 3.4.0 to 3.4.5, and 3.5.0 to 3.5.3 does not properly authenticate users when invoking API methods, which could allow remote attackers to bypass security checks, change the assigned role of a user, or disconnect users.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS