cisco-sa-wsa-archive-bypass-Scx2e8zF: Cisco Secure Web Appliance Real-Time Scanning Archive File Bypass Vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Dynamic Vectoring and Streaming (DVS) Engine implementation of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the anti-malware scanner, allowing malicious archive files to be

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Secure Web Appliance

Event History

Feb 4, 2026
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF?

The severity of Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF is classified as high due to its potential for allowing unauthenticated remote attacks.

2

How do I fix Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF?

To fix Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF, ensure that your Cisco Secure Web Appliance is updated to the latest version of Cisco AsyncOS Software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF?

Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF affects Cisco Secure Web Appliance running Cisco AsyncOS Software.

4

What impact does Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF have?

Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF allows attackers to bypass anti-malware scanning on archive files, posing a risk to the system's security.

5

Is authentication required to exploit Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF?

No, Cisco-SA-WSA-ARCHIVE-BYPASS-Scx2e8zF can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

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