CVE-2019-12687: Cisco Firepower Management Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 2, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web UI of the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands within the affected device.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.2.2
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.2.3
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=6.2.2
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=6.2.3

Event History

Oct 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12687?

CVE-2019-12687 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-12687?

To fix CVE-2019-12687, update your Cisco Firepower Management Center to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-12687?

CVE-2019-12687 affects users of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center versions 6.2.2 and 6.2.3, as well as Cisco Firepower Management Center versions 6.2.2 and 6.2.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2019-12687 allow?

CVE-2019-12687 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device.

5

What causes CVE-2019-12687?

CVE-2019-12687 is caused by insufficient input validation in the web UI of the Cisco Firepower Management Center.

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