CVE-2020-3137: Cisco Email Security Appliance Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) 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 exists because the web-based management interface of the affected device does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or to access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Email Security Appliance<=13.0.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3137?

CVE-2020-3137 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3137?

The severity of CVE-2020-3137 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2020-3137 impact Cisco Email Security Appliance?

CVE-2020-3137 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance.

4

What version of Cisco Email Security Appliance is affected by CVE-2020-3137?

Cisco Email Security Appliance versions up to and including 13.0.0 are affected by CVE-2020-3137.

5

How can CVE-2020-3137 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2020-3137, users should apply the necessary updates provided by Cisco as referenced in their advisory.

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