CVE-2021-30648: Critical severity broadcom proxysg vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2021
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Updated

The Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) and ProxySG web management consoles are susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary CLI commands, view/modify the appliance configuration and policy, and shutdown/restart the appliance.

Affected Software

40 affected components
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=6.5<6.5.10.16
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=6.6<6.6.5.19
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=6.7<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-30 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-30 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-30 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-30 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-30
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-40 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-40 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-40 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-40 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S200-40
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-20 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-20 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-20 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-20 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-20
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-30 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-30 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-30 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-30 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-30
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-40 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-40 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-40 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-40 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S400-40
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway 500-10 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway 500-10 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway 500-10 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway 500-10 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway 500-10
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S500-20 Firmware>=6.6<6.7.4.17
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S500-20 Firmware>=6.7.5.0<6.7.5.12
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S500-20 Firmware>=7.2<7.2.7.2
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S500-20 Firmware>=7.3<7.3.3.3
Broadcom Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway S500-20

Event History

Jun 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30648?

CVE-2021-30648 refers to an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) and ProxySG web management consoles.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2021-30648?

Users of Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) and ProxySG web management consoles are affected by CVE-2021-30648.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30648?

CVE-2021-30648 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-30648?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-30648 by executing arbitrary CLI commands, modifying the appliance configuration and policy, and shutting down/restarting the appliance.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-30648?

Yes, it is recommended to update the affected software to versions that are not vulnerable. Refer to the vendor's security advisory for specific details and patches.

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