CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2181

First published: Wed May 07 2014(Updated: )

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software allows remote authenticated users to read files by sending a crafted URL to the HTTP server, as demonstrated by reading the running configuration, aka Bug ID CSCun78551.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2181?

    CVE-2014-2181 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2181?

    To remediate CVE-2014-2181, ensure that you apply the latest software updates from Cisco for the Adaptive Security Appliance.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-2181?

    CVE-2014-2181 affects remote authenticated users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software.

  • What type of attack is CVE-2014-2181 associated with?

    CVE-2014-2181 is associated with an attack that allows unauthorized file access through a crafted URL.

  • What can be accessed due to CVE-2014-2181?

    CVE-2014-2181 can be exploited to read sensitive files, including the running configuration of the Cisco ASA.

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