CVE-2018-15393: Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance

Event History

Nov 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15393?

The severity of CVE-2018-15393 is medium with a CVSS base score of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-15393?

The affected software for CVE-2018-15393 is Cisco Content Security Management Appliance.

4

What is the CWE number for CVE-2018-15393?

The CWE number for CVE-2018-15393 is CWE-79.

5

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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