CVE-2018-15393: Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 07 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface. 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 maliciously crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Content Security Management Appliance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Content Security Management Appliance vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Content Security Management Appliance vulnerability is CVE-2018-15393.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15393?
The severity of CVE-2018-15393 is medium with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-15393?
The affected software for CVE-2018-15393 is Cisco Content Security Management Appliance.
What is the CWE number for CVE-2018-15393?
The CWE number for CVE-2018-15393 is CWE-79.
How can an unauthenticated, remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-15393?
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit CVE-2018-15393 by conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface.
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