CVE-2022-20939: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem could allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-20939?

smart software manager on-prem: upgrade to 8-202206; smart software manager satellite: upgrade to newer than 6.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-20939 being exploited?

CVE-2022-20939 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-20939 affect?

CVE-2022-20939 affects smart software manager on-prem, smart software manager satellite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to inadequate protectio

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-20939?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-20939 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting smart software manager on-prem, smart software manager satellite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to inadequate protection of sensitive user information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing certain logs on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the obtained information to el

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-922
Published	2024-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: cisco

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-15 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cisco smart software manager on-prem UPGRADE

Affected: < 8-202206

Fixed in: 8-202206

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-software-manager-on-prem || rpm -q smart-software-manager-on-prem || smart-software-manager-on-prem --version

2. UPGRADE to 8-202206 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-software-manager-on-prem

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smart-software-manager-on-prem

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

cisco smart software manager satellite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-software-manager-satellite || rpm -q smart-software-manager-satellite || smart-software-manager-satellite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-software-manager-satellite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smart-software-manager-satellite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-20939?

smart software manager on-prem: upgrade to 8-202206; smart software manager satellite: upgrade to newer than 6.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-20939 being exploited?

CVE-2022-20939 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-20939 affect?

CVE-2022-20939 affects smart software manager on-prem, smart software manager satellite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to inadequate protectio

How urgent is CVE-2022-20939?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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