CWE
79
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP: Cisco Email Security Appliance Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jan 22 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface of the affected device does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or to access sensitive, browser-based information. 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-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP

Credit: Sebastian Perez Cisco

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP?

    The severity of cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP?

    To fix cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP, update the Cisco Email Security Appliance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP?

    Organizations using vulnerable versions of the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) are affected by cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP.

  • What types of attacks can be conducted due to cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP?

    Due to cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP, attackers can conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that may lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of user data.

  • Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit cisco-sa-email-sec-xss-EbjXuXwP, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to initiate attacks.

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