Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the WebVPN web-based management interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg33985.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 9.1\(7.245\) |
| Cisco | Asa 5506-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5506H-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5506W-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5508-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5512-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5515-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5516-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5525-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5545-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5585-X | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103932Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040713Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103932Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040713Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0242?
CVE-2018-0242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the WebVPN web-based management interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against...
How severe is CVE-2018-0242?
CVE-2018-0242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco Asa 5506-X, Cisco Asa 5506H-X, Cisco Asa 5506W-X, Cisco Asa 5508-X.