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Advisory Published
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cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek: Cisco Secure Web Appliance Content Encoding Filter Bypass Vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Oct 05 2022(Updated: )

Multiple vulnerabilities in the scanning engines of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance, formerly Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured rule, thereby allowing traffic onto a network that should have been

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco AsyncOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

    The severity of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek is classified as high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security rules.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

    To fix cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek, apply the security patches provided by Cisco for the AsyncOS Software.

  • What impact does cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek have on network security?

    The impact of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek includes allowing unauthorized traffic access to the network, which compromises overall security.

  • Is user authentication affected by cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

    Yes, cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek allows unauthenticated users to exploit vulnerabilities, circumventing authentication mechanisms.

  • What versions of Cisco software are impacted by cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

    Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance is affected, but specific versions should be confirmed in the advisory.

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