CVE-2022-20740: Cisco Firepower Management Center Software Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Tue May 03 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to click a link designed to pass malicious input to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct cross-site scripting attacks and gain access to sensitive browser-based information.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | <6.6.5.2 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.7.0<7.0.2 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.1.0<7.1.0.1 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | <6.6.5.2 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | >=6.7.0<7.0.2 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | >=7.1.0<7.1.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20740?
CVE-2022-20740 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack.
How does CVE-2022-20740 affect Cisco Firepower Management Center?
CVE-2022-20740 affects Cisco Firepower Management Center by allowing an attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks through the web-based management interface.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20740?
CVE-2022-20740 has a severity rating of medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20740?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20740 by injecting malicious scripts into the web-based management interface and tricking users into executing them.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-20740?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with instructions on how to mitigate the vulnerability.
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