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)
EPSS: 0.028 (85.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Cisco Web_security_appliance — versions 9.0.1-162, 9.1.1-074
- N/a Cisco Web Security Appliance — versions Cisco Web Security Appliance
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
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.