cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf: Cisco IOS XE Software Web UI Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 12 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based UI (web UI) of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web UI on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions with the privilege level of the affected user. If the user has administrative privileges, the attacker could alter the configuration, execute commands, or reload an affected device. 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-20190612-iosxe-csrf
Credit: This vulnerability was also independently discovered by Mr. James Chambers (Research Scientist) Red Balloon Securityworking toward a coordinated disclosure.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf is considered high due to the potential for an attacker to exploit the vulnerability without authentication.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf?
To fix cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf, update your Cisco IOS XE Software to the latest version that contains the necessary security patches.
What is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack regarding cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf?
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack allows an attacker to trick a user into executing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are authenticated.
Which Cisco products are affected by cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf?
The affected product for cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf is Cisco IOS XE Software.
Can cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf be exploited remotely?
Yes, cisco-sa-20190612-iosxe-csrf can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.
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