Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Secure Access Control Server versions before 5.8 patch 9 can mishandle XML files imported through the web interface. If an attacker persuades an administrator to import a malicious XML file, the attacker may read certain system information. This is an information-disclosure issue, not described as code execution. Exposure is limited to organizations still running Cisco Secure Access Control Server before 5.8 patch 9, especially where administrators can import XML files through the web UI. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, deployment scope, or internet exposure prevalence. Treat this as a moderate legacy infrastructure risk. Prioritize patching or retiring affected Cisco ACS systems because the product handles identity and access control, and information disclosure from that environment can support broader compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Cisco Secure ACS to 5.8 patch 9 or later per Cisco advisory.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20180307-acs1 for vendor-specific remediation details.; Restrict XML imports to trusted administrative workflows until remediation is complete..
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