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CVE-2024-20504

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2024-20504 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (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 0.27% 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, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (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
5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoAsyncos14.0.0-698
CiscoAsyncos14.2.0-620
CiscoAsyncos14.2.1-020
CiscoAsyncos14.3.0-032
CiscoAsyncos15.0.0-104
CiscoAsyncos15.0.1-030
CiscoAsyncos15.5.0-048
CiscoAsyncos15.5.1-055
CiscoAsyncos14.0.0-404
CiscoAsyncos14.1.0-223
CiscoAsyncos14.1.0-227
CiscoAsyncos14.2.0-212
CiscoAsyncos14.2.0-224
CiscoAsyncos14.3.0-120
CiscoAsyncos15.0.0-334
CiscoAsyncos15.5.1-024
CiscoAsyncos15.5.1-029
CiscoAsyncos14.0.2-012
CiscoAsyncos14.0.3-014
CiscoAsyncos14.0.4-005
CiscoAsyncos14.0.5-007
CiscoAsyncos14.1.0-032
CiscoAsyncos14.1.0-041
CiscoAsyncos14.1.0-047
CiscoAsyncos14.5.0-498
CiscoAsyncos14.5.1-008
CiscoAsyncos14.5.1-016
CiscoAsyncos14.5.1-510
CiscoAsyncos14.5.1-607
CiscoAsyncos14.5.2-011
CiscoAsyncos14.5.3-033
CiscoAsyncos15.0.0-322
CiscoAsyncos15.0.0-355
CiscoAsyncos15.1.0-287
CiscoAsyncos15.2.0-116
CiscoAsyncos15.2.0-164

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20504?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (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.
How severe is CVE-2024-20504?
CVE-2024-20504 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20504?
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