CVE-2021-1425: Cisco Cisco Email Security Appliance and Content Security Management Appliance Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is being included in HTTP requests that are exchanged between the user and the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by looking at the raw HTTP requests that are sent to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain some of the passwords that are configured throughout the interface.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance
Cisco Email Security Appliance
All of the following
Cisco AsyncOS<13.8.0
Any of the following
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Smav M000v
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Smav M100v
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Smav M300v
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Smav M600v
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Sma M190
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Sma M195
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Sma M395
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Sma M690
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Sma M695

Event History

Nov 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1425?

CVE-2021-1425 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1425?

To fix CVE-2021-1425, update your Cisco AsyncOS Software to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2021-1425?

CVE-2021-1425 affects the Cisco Content Security Management Appliance and the Cisco Email Security Appliance.

4

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2021-1425?

No, CVE-2021-1425 requires an authenticated remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What information can be accessed due to CVE-2021-1425?

CVE-2021-1425 may allow attackers to access sensitive information stored within the affected devices.

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