CVE-2024-20256
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CVE-2024-20256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct an XSS attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to click a crafted link. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct an XSS attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected 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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.7.0-406 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.7.0-418 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.7.1-006 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.7.1-020 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.7.1-049 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.7.2-011 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.8.0-414 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.8.1-023 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.8.3-018 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.8.3-021 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.0.1-268 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.0.3-007 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.1-011 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.2-007 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.4-005 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.5-004 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.6-008 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.0.2-012 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.0.3-014 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.0.4-005 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.5.0-498 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.5.1-016 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 15.0.0-322 |
| Cisco | Secure Email And Web Manager Virtual Appliance M100v | All versions |
| Cisco | Secure Email And Web Manager Virtual Appliance M300v | All versions |
| Cisco | Secure Email And Web Manager Virtual Appliance M600v | All versions |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 9.0.0-087 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.0.0-115 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.0.1-161 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 11.5.1-105 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.0.0-452 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.0.1-011 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.0-636 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.0-658 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.0-670 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.5.0-678 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.8.1-002 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 12.8.1-021 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 13.0.0-277 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 13.6.2-078 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 13.8.1-068 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 13.8.1-074 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 13.8.1-108 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.0.0-404 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.1.0-223 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.1.0-227 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.2.0-212 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.2.0-224 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.2.1-020 |
| Cisco | Asyncos | 14.3.0-120 |
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