Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, and Cisco Secure Web Appliance, formerly known as Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to retrieve sensitive information from an affected device, including user credentials. This vulnerability is due to weak enforcement of back-end authorization checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain confidential data that is stored on the affected device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Asyncos | < 14.2.1-015 |
| Cisco | Secure Email Gateway | - |
| Cisco | Secure Email And Web Manager | - |
| Cisco | Secure Web Appliance | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ci
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ci
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-20942?
CVE-2022-20942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, and Cisco Secure Web Appliance, formerly known as Cisco Web Security ...
How severe is CVE-2022-20942?
CVE-2022-20942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Asyncos, Cisco Secure Email Gateway, Cisco Secure Email And Web Manager, Cisco Secure Web Appliance.