Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software
CVE-2016-6420

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Firesight System Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2016

Summary

Cisco FireSIGHT System Software versions 4.10.3 through 5.4.0 in Firepower Management Center contains a vulnerability that permits remote authenticated users to bypass authorization checks. This flaw can be exploited using a specially crafted HTTP request, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges within the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and functionalities. Organizations using affected versions should apply available security updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036919
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93204
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecur...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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