CVE-2022-20868
First published: Thu Nov 03 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance, Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager and Cisco Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. The attacker needs valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to the use of a hardcoded value to encrypt a token used for certain APIs calls . An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and sending a crafted HTTP request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to impersonate another valid user and execute commands with the privileges of that user account.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=13.0<14.2.1 | |
| Cisco Secure Email Gateway | ||
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=12.0<14.2.0 | |
| Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager | ||
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=11.8<12.5.5 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=14.0<14.0.4 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS | =14.5 | |
| Cisco Secure Web Appliance | ||
| All of | ||
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=13.0<14.2.1 | |
| Cisco Secure Email Gateway | ||
| All of | ||
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=12.0<14.2.0 | |
| Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=11.8<12.5.5 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS | >=14.0<14.0.4 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS | =14.5 | |
| Cisco Secure Web Appliance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20868?
CVE-2022-20868 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance, Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, and Cisco Secure Web Appliance.
How does CVE-2022-20868 impact Cisco products?
CVE-2022-20868 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on affected systems.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-20868?
CVE-2022-20868 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-20868?
To fix CVE-2022-20868, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-20868?
More information about CVE-2022-20868 can be found in the Cisco Security Advisory.
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