Cisco’s Unpatched Comedy of Errors: Admin Backdoor and Log Leaks Exposed!
Hackers have found a new toy—Cisco Smart Licensing Utility. A vulnerability in CSLU exposes a backdoor admin account, leaving systems open to attack. Despite Cisco’s patch, crafty cybercriminals are already chaining exploits. Remember, folks: if it’s unpatched, it’s unmatched in risk!
Hot Take:
Oh, Cisco, you did it again! Just when we thought the era of forgotten backdoor admin accounts was a thing of the past, Cisco pulls out a greatest hits album with a new track called “CVE-2024-20439.” If only these vulnerabilities were as hard to find as Waldo in a crowded beach. But alas, with the right pair of hacking sunglasses, these backdoors shine brighter than the Las Vegas strip. And for the cherry on top? A bonus vulnerability serving up sensitive data like it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet. It’s a hacker’s dream and an admin’s worst nightmare!
Key Points:
– Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) is vulnerable to a backdoor admin account flaw (CVE-2024-20439).
– A second vulnerability (CVE-2024-20440) reveals sensitive data via crafted HTTP requests.
– Both exploits hinge on starting the CSLU app, which isn’t a default background operation.
– Attackers are actively targeting these vulnerabilities following a public disclosure.
– Cisco has a history of backdoor account issues across various products.