CVE-2019-12695: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software WebVPN Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Clientless SSL VPN (WebVPN) portal of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-12695.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-12695?
The severity rating of CVE-2019-12695 is medium (6.1).
What software is affected by CVE-2019-12695?
The software affected by CVE-2019-12695 includes Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-12695?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-12695 by conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-12695?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with details on how to mitigate the vulnerability.