Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is included in HTTP requests that are exchanged between the user and the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by looking at the raw HTTP requests that are sent to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain some of the passwords that are configured throughout the interface.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Content Security Management Appliance | - |
| Cisco | Email Security Appliance | - |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance | - |
| Cisco | Asyncos | < 14.0 |
| Cisco | Ironport Web Security Appliance | 13.6.2-023 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-eVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-eVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1516?
CVE-2021-1516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Cisco Web Security Appl...
How severe is CVE-2021-1516?
CVE-2021-1516 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1516?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Content Security Management Appliance, Cisco Email Security Appliance, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Cisco Asyncos, Cisco Ironport Web Security Appliance.