How severe is CVE-2019-15969?

CVE-2019-15969 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).

How does CVE-2019-15969 affect Cisco Web Security Appliance?

CVE-2019-15969 affects the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks.

What is the affected version of Cisco Web Security Appliance?

The affected version of Cisco Web Security Appliance is 11.8.0.

How can I fix CVE-2019-15969?

To fix CVE-2019-15969, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco Web Security Appliance beyond 11.8.0.

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CVE-2019-15969

medium

6.1

CWE

6/11/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-15969: Cisco Web Security Appliance Management Interface Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is the vulnerability identified by CVE-2019-15969?

CVE-2019-15969 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

First published: Wed Nov 06 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the 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 or HTML code in the context of the interface, which could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive, browser-based information.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Web Security Appliance	<11.8.0

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191106-wsa-xss

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability identified by CVE-2019-15969?
CVE-2019-15969 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2019-15969?
CVE-2019-15969 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).
How does CVE-2019-15969 affect Cisco Web Security Appliance?
CVE-2019-15969 affects the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks.
What is the affected version of Cisco Web Security Appliance?
The affected version of Cisco Web Security Appliance is 11.8.0.
How can I fix CVE-2019-15969?
To fix CVE-2019-15969, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco Web Security Appliance beyond 11.8.0.

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