A vulnerability in the authorization subsystem of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, but unprivileged (levels 0 and 1), remote attacker to perform privileged actions by using the web management interface. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user privileges when using the web management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specific HTTP requests via HTTPS to an affected device as an unprivileged user. An exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve files (including the running configuration) from the device or to upload and replace software images on the device.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-12-24T14:29:00.723
2024-11-21T03:50:51.913
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 8.1 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N
8.0
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | cisco | adaptive_security_appliance_software | < 9.4.4.29 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | adaptive_security_appliance_software | < 9.6.4.20 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | adaptive_security_appliance_software | < 9.8.3.18 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | adaptive_security_appliance_software | < 9.9.2.36 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | adaptive_security_appliance_software | < 9.10.1.7 | Yes |
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