Cisco has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected device using the root account, which has default, static credentials that cannot be changed or deleted. The presence of static user credentials for the root account, typically reserved for development, is the cause of the vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates to address this vulnerability and there are no known workarounds. It is important for customers to regularly consult Cisco advisories for exposure and upgrade solutions to ensure the security of their Cisco products.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Emergency Responder Static Credentials Vulnerability | Vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder | Improved security measures | Need for enhanced cybersecurity |
| Vulnerable Products | Identification of vulnerable Cisco products | More secure and updated product releases | Continuous improvement in product security |
| No workarounds for vulnerability | Lack of solutions for addressing the vulnerability | Development of effective workarounds | Increased focus on finding solutions to vulnerabilities |
| Cisco releases software updates to address vulnerability | Release of software updates to fix the vulnerability | Regular software updates for all devices | Commitment to ensuring the security of Cisco products |
| Customer entitlement to software updates | Customer’s right to receive regular software updates | Improved access to software updates | Customer satisfaction and loyalty |
| Customers without service contracts | Customers without service contracts can still upgrade | Improved support for all customers | Ensuring equal access to software updates for all customers |
| Fixed Releases | List of Cisco software releases and their vulnerability status | More secure and fixed software releases | Continuous improvement in software reliability |
| No public announcements or malicious use of vulnerability | Lack of public knowledge or exploitation of the vulnerability | Increased awareness and prevention measures | Preventing security breaches and unauthorized access |
| Vulnerability discovered during internal security testing | Identification of vulnerability through internal testing | Improved internal security measures | Proactive approach to identifying and addressing vulnerabilities |
| Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies | Information about Cisco’s security vulnerability policies | Enhanced transparency and communication | Ensuring effective and timely disclosure of vulnerabilities |
| Disclaimer | Document disclaimer and lack of guarantee or warranty | Clear communication of document purpose | Legal protection and clarification of document information |