medium
6.1
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1423: XSS

First published: Fri Oct 28 2016(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the display of email messages in the Messages in Quarantine (MIQ) view in Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a user to click a malicious link in the MIQ view. The malicious link could be used to facilitate a cross-site scripting (XSS) or HTML injection attack. More Information: CSCuz02235. Known Affected Releases: 8.0.2-069. Known Fixed Releases: 9.1.1-038 9.7.2-047.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=8.9.0
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=8.9.1-000
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=8.9.2-032
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.0.0
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.0.0-212
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.0.0-461
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.0.5-000
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.1.0
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.1.0-011
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.1.0-032
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.1.0-101

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1423?

    The severity of CVE-2016-1423 is classified as high due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1423?

    To fix CVE-2016-1423, update the Cisco Email Security Appliance to a patched version provided by Cisco.

  • Which versions of Cisco Email Security Appliance are affected by CVE-2016-1423?

    CVE-2016-1423 affects versions 8.9.0, 8.9.1-000, 8.9.2-032, and various versions of 9.0.0 and 9.1.0.

  • Can CVE-2016-1423 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1423 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2016-1423?

    Exploitation of CVE-2016-1423 can lead to phishing attacks, where users may be tricked into clicking malicious links.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203