cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj: Cisco Secure Web Appliance Content Encoding Filter Bypass Vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the scanning engines of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured rule, allowing traffic onto a network that should have been blocked.This vulnerability is due to improper detection

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Secure Web Appliance

Event History

Aug 2, 2023
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
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-bypass-vXvqwzsj?

The severity of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj is classified as high due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the network.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj?

To fix cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj, update your Cisco Secure Web Appliance to the latest version recommended by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj?

Organizations using Cisco Secure Web Appliance with affected versions of AsyncOS software are at risk due to cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj.

4

What type of attack does cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj facilitate?

cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj facilitates an unauthenticated remote attack that can bypass security rules, allowing unauthorized traffic.

5

Is authentication required for exploiting cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj?

No, authentication is not required to exploit cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-vXvqwzsj, making it particularly dangerous.

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