First published: Wed Nov 07 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a maliciously 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. 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-20181107-sma-xss
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Content Security Management Virtual Appliance |
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The severity of cisco-sa-20181107-sma-xss is considered high due to its potential for unauthorized access via cross-site scripting.
To fix cisco-sa-20181107-sma-xss, it's recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the Content Security Management Appliance.
Users with the Cisco Content Security Management Appliance who access the web-based management interface are affected by cisco-sa-20181107-sma-xss.
cisco-sa-20181107-sma-xss allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks.
No, an attacker can exploit cisco-sa-20181107-sma-xss without authentication, making it a significant risk.