First published: Tue Feb 03 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1(.02043) and earlier and Cisco HostScan Engine 3.1(.05183) and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an applet-path URL, aka Bug IDs CSCup82990 and CSCuq80149.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cisco HostScan Engine | <=3.1\(.05183\) | |
Cisco AnyConnect | <=3.1\(.02043\) |
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CVE-2014-8021 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
To mitigate CVE-2014-8021, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client or HostScan Engine that addresses this issue.
CVE-2014-8021 affects Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client versions up to 3.1(.02043) and Cisco HostScan Engine versions up to 3.1(.05183).
Yes, CVE-2014-8021 can potentially allow remote attackers to inject harmful scripts that may lead to data theft.
While upgrading is the best solution for CVE-2014-8021, employing strict input validation can serve as a temporary workaround.