cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access: Cisco Policy Suite Policy Builder Database Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 18 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Policy Builder database of Cisco Policy Suite could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect directly to the Policy Builder database. The vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting directly to the Policy Builder database. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access and change any data in the Policy Builder database. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Policy Suite Software |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access?
The severity of cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access is considered high due to the risk of unauthorized access to the Policy Builder database.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access?
To fix cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access, you should update Cisco Policy Suite to the latest version that addresses this security vulnerability.
What causes the cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access vulnerability?
The cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access vulnerability is caused by a lack of authentication that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to connect to the Policy Builder database.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access?
Organizations using Cisco Policy Suite that have not implemented necessary security measures are affected by the cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access vulnerability.
What actions should I take if I am affected by cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access?
If affected by cisco-sa-20180718-policy-unauth-access, immediately update your Cisco Policy Suite software and review your security protocols to protect your database.
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