CVE-2020-3313: Cisco Firepower Management Center Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published May 6, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) 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 the FMC Software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. 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 to access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center<6.2.2.3
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center<6.2.2.3

Event History

May 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3313?

CVE-2020-3313 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-3313?

To mitigate CVE-2020-3313, upgrade Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Cisco Firepower Management Center Software to the latest version.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-3313?

CVE-2020-3313 affects users of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Cisco Firepower Management Center Software versions prior to 6.2.2.3.

4

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2020-3313?

CVE-2020-3313 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by unauthenticated, remote attackers.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-3313?

No, CVE-2020-3313 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

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