First published: Wed Nov 06 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface.This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to click a 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-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager Firmware | ||
Cisco AsyncOS for Secure Email Gateway | ||
Cisco Secure Web Appliance |
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The cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n vulnerability is considered high severity due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
To fix cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n, update to the latest version of Cisco AsyncOS Software as recommended by Cisco.
The cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n vulnerability affects users of Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance.
The cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n vulnerability allows attackers to conduct stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit the cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n vulnerability.