Description
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server prior to 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70595.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Cisco Secure Access Control Server | Cisco Secure Access Control Server |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040470Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-acsVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040470Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-acsVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 8, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified