CVE-2024-20459
CVE-2024-20459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ata 191 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18174
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Cisco Ata 191 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ATA 190 Multiplatform Series Analog Telephone Adapter firmware could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands as the root user on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of input sanitization in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious request to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20459?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ATA 190 Multiplatform Series Analog Telephone Adapter firmware could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands as the root user on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of input sanitization in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious request to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20459?
- CVE-2024-20459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-20459 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20459?
- CVE-2024-20459 primarily affects Cisco Ata 191 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20459?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-20459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18174.
- When was CVE-2024-20459 published?
- CVE-2024-20459 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ata_191_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ata_192_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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