Is CVE-2024-20439 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-20439 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-20439 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-20439 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20439?

CVE-2024-20439 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-20439

Published: March 31, 2025

EPSS:85.79%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.4th

Official Description

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility contains a static credential vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system and gain administrative credentials.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Static Credential Vulnerability

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility contains a static credential vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system and gain administrative credentials.

Added to KEV: 2025-03-31Federal patch deadline: 2025-04-21

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in with administrative privileges due to static credentials. The high EPSS score of 0.85792 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active use by attackers. The remote nature of the attack vector makes it highly accessible.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply available patches or upgrades for Cisco Smart Licensing Utility immediately. Review and update any default or static credentials to unique, strong passwords where applicable.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20439 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-20439 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.