CVE-2019-12691: Cisco Firepower Management Center Directory Traversal Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 02 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a directory traversal attack on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass Cisco FMC Software security restrictions and gain access to the underlying filesystem of the affected device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | <6.2.3 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | <6.2.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12691?
CVE-2019-12691 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12691?
The severity of CVE-2019-12691 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.
How does CVE-2019-12691 impact affected devices?
CVE-2019-12691 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a directory traversal attack on an affected device.
What is the affected software version of CVE-2019-12691?
The affected software version of CVE-2019-12691 is Cisco Firepower Management Center up to version 6.2.3.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12691?
To fix CVE-2019-12691, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software release.
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