CVE-2019-12690 : What You Need to Know

A security weakness in the web user interface of the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands with root user privileges on the underlying operating system.

Understanding CVE-2019-12690

This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) web UI.

What is CVE-2019-12690?

The vulnerability in the FMC web UI enables an authenticated attacker to inject commands that are executed with root user privileges, due to insufficient input validation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12690

CVSS Base Score: 7.2 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: High
Scope: Unchanged
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any commands with complete root privileges on the device.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12690

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands through the FMC web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Cisco Firepower Management Center
Vendor: Cisco
Affected Version: Unspecified

Exploitation Mechanism

An attacker needs to submit carefully crafted input through the web UI to exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-12690.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure all FMC users are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the FMC web UI.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict input validation mechanisms on the FMC web UI.
Regularly update and patch the FMC to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Cisco for the FMC.