CVE-2019-1642

Name: CVE-2019-1642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-23T23:29:00.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected software. EPSS estimates a 3.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected software. 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 affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.91%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	6.2.3
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	6.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106714Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-frpwr-mc-xssVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46263/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106714Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-frpwr-mc-xssVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46263/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1642?

How severe is CVE-2019-1642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1642?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST