ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2024-20439: Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Static Credential Vulnerability

Facts
VendorCisco
ProductSmart Licensing Utility
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV31 Mar 2025
CISA federal deadline21 Apr 2025
Weakness (CWE)CWE-912

Required action (CISA's text)

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

Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Cisco flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.