Improper input validation in Cisco Web Security Appliance
CVE-2016-9212
A vulnerability in the Decrypt for End-User Notification configuration parameter of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a secure website over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS), even if the WSA is configured to block connections to the website. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco Web Security Appliances if the HTTPS decryption options are enabled and configured for the device to block connections to certain websites. More Information: CSCvb49012. Known Affected Releases: 9.0.1-162 9.1.1-074.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.028 (86.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 86th percentile — 86.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.027 · newest: 0.028 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Cisco Web Security Appliance — versions 9.0.1-162, 9.1.1-074
- Cisco Web Security Appliance — versions Cisco Web Security Appliance
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207… (Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94774 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037410 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9212?
- CVE-2016-9212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Web Security Appliance, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-12-14.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9212?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.