Authentication bypass in Cisco IOS and IOS XE TACACS+ implementation
A vulnerability in the TACACS+ protocol implementation in Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to view sensitive data or bypass authentication. The flaw exists because the device does not properly verify that the required TACACS+ shared secret is configured for TACACS+ communications. If the shared secret is absent, a machine-in-the-middle attacker can intercept TACACS+ traffic and read messages that are effectively unprotected, or impersonate the TACACS+ server and falsely approve arbitrary authentication requests. Successful exploitation can expose sensitive information contained in TACACS+ exchanges and permit unauthorized access to the affected device.
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An access control bypass vulnerability in the TACACS+ protocol implementation affecting Cisco IOS and IOS XE devices.
An access control bypass vulnerability in the TACACS+ protocol implementation affecting Cisco IOS and IOS XE devices.
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