CVE-2018-15465: cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software Improper Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-15465 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Improper Authorization vulnerability in cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-12-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the authorization subsystem of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, but unprivileged (levels 0 and 1), remote attacker to perform privileged actions by using the web management interface. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user privileges when using the web management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specific HTTP requests via HTTPS to an affected device as an unprivileged user. An exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve files (including the running configuration) from the device or to upload and replace software images on the device.

• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
• CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.