CVE-2018-0406: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 01 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a reflected or Document Object Model based (DOM-based) cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve84006.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Web Security Appliance | =10.1.2-003 | |
| Cisco Web Security Appliance | =10.5.1-269 | |
| Cisco Web Security Appliance | =11.5.0-fcs-581 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0406?
CVE-2018-0406 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0406?
CVE-2018-0406 has a severity value of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2018-0406 affect Cisco Web Security Appliance?
CVE-2018-0406 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance version 10.1.2-003, 10.5.1-269, and 11.5.0-fcs-581.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-0406?
CVE-2018-0406 is associated with CWE-79, which is a code injection vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0406?
To fix CVE-2018-0406, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software version as mentioned in their security advisory.
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