CVE-2015-4242: CSRF
Published Jul 8, 2015
·Updated
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 5.4.1.2 and 6.0.0 in FireSIGHT Management Center allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users, aka Bug ID CSCuu94721.
Affected Software
2 affected components
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.4.1.2
cisco FireSIGHT System software=6.0.0
Event History
Jul 8, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4242?
CVEs severity is classified as high due to the potential for remote attackers to hijack user authentication.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-4242?
To fix CVE-2015-4242, you should update Cisco FireSIGHT System Software to the latest patched version available.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-4242?
CVE-2015-4242 affects Cisco FireSIGHT System Software versions 5.4.1.2 and 6.0.0.
4
Can CVE-2015-4242 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-4242 can be exploited remotely by attackers without physical access to the system.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4242?
CVE-2015-4242 is categorized as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.