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CVE-2024-20412

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense - Software

Cisco CVSS 9.3 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure, configuration modification, or device disruption. Successful exploitation could require a reimage of the device."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset Firepower Threat Defense Software
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Cisco). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Potential network disruption during reboot

Internal Work Notes

CVE-2024-20412: Unauthenticated access to Firepower Threat Defense Software via static credentials, requiring firmware update and reboot

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