cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3: Cisco Email Security Appliance URL Filtering Bypass Vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the antispam protection mechanisms of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of URLs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a URL in a particular way. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters that are configured for the affected device, which could allow malicious URLs to pass through the device. 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-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco AsyncOS
Cisco Email Security Appliance

Event History

Oct 7, 2020
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3?

The severity of cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3 is considered high due to its potential impact on security controls.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3?

To fix cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3, ensure that your Cisco Email Security Appliance is updated to the latest version of Cisco AsyncOS.

3

What is the impact of cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3?

The impact of cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass URL reputation filters on affected devices.

4

Which products are affected by cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3?

Cisco AsyncOS Software and Cisco Email Security Appliance are affected by cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3.

5

Is cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3 exploitable from outside the network?

Yes, cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-zZtugtg3 is exploitable by unauthenticated remote attackers from outside the network.

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