Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Web Security Appliance had a web management interface XSS flaw. A remote attacker would need to convince an interface user to open a crafted link. If successful, script could run in that user's management-interface browser context and potentially access sensitive browser-based information. Exposure is most relevant where Cisco WSA management interfaces are reachable by administrators and where those users can be targeted through links. Internet exposure of the management UI would increase risk, but the bundle does not state exposure requirements or affected versions. Prioritize based on whether Cisco WSA is deployed and how tightly the management interface is restricted. This is not shown as actively exploited in the provided bundle, but it affects an administrative interface and can expose sensitive browser-context information. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20180801-wsa-xss for affected and fixed releases.; Apply vendor-recommended updates or mitigations after confirming appliance version exposure.; Restrict WSA management interface access to trusted admin networks or VPN..
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- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180801-wsa-xssCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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