How severe is CVE-2024-20419?

CVE-2024-20419 has a CVSS score of 10/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2024-20419?

Affected package information for CVE-2024-20419 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20419?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2024-20419 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2024-20419 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-2024-20419, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-20419?

CVE-2024-20419 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.5%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20419?

CVE-2024-20419 is classified as CWE-620 (CWE-620). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-20419?

CVE-2024-20419 affects cisco smart software manager on-prem. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2024-20419?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2024-20419, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2024-20419 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-20419 was published on July 17, 2024 and was last updated on July 31, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2024-20419

CRITICAL

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user,…

Published

Jul 17, 2024

Updated

Jul 31, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

2 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

smart software manager on-premcisco

< 8-202112

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-52155webappsmultiple

Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem 8-202206 - Account Takeover

by Mohammed Adel · Apr 10, 2025

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user, including administrative users. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

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