CVE-2024-20258: XSS

Published May 15, 2024
·
Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager and Secure Email Gateway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct an XSS attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager
Cisco Secure Email Gateway
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco AsyncOS<15.0.2-034
Cisco AsyncOS>=15.5<15.5.1-055
Any of the following
Cisco Secure Email Gateway Virtual Appliance C100v
Cisco Secure Email Gateway Virtual Appliance C300v
Cisco Secure Email Gateway Virtual Appliance C600v
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C190
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C195
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C390
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C395
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C690
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C690x
Cisco Secure Email Gateway C695
All of the following
Cisco AsyncOS<15.5.1-024
Any of the following
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager Virtual Appliance M100v
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager Virtual Appliance M300v
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager Virtual Appliance M600v
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M170
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M190
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M195
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M380
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M390
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M390x
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M395
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M680
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M690
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M690x
Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager M695

Event History

May 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20258?

CVE-2024-20258 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20258?

To fix CVE-2024-20258, ensure you update to the latest version of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager and Secure Email Gateway.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20258?

Organizations using Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager or Cisco Secure Email Gateway are affected by CVE-2024-20258.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2024-20258?

CVE-2024-20258 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against users of the web-based management interface.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-20258?

No, CVE-2024-20258 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly concerning.

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