Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-1162 is a cross-site scripting issue in the Spam Quarantine login page of Cisco IronPort AsyncOS before 6.5.2. A remote attacker could cause script or HTML to run in a user's browser through the referrer parameter. Sources do not provide CVSS, business impact, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Cisco IronPort AsyncOS versions earlier than 6.5.2 with the Spam Quarantine login page reachable by users or untrusted networks. The bundle lists affected appliance series but lacks precise CPEs or deployment-specific exposure details. Treat this as a legacy perimeter-appliance hygiene item, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize inventory and upgrade if affected systems remain internet-facing or used by many employees. Mitigation focus: Identify Cisco IronPort Series C, M, and X appliances in scope.; Upgrade affected AsyncOS deployments to 6.5.2 or later where applicable.; Review Cisco's advisory for product-specific remediation guidance..
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- ironport-asyncos-referrer-xss(50948)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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