CVE-2021-1516: cisco cisco web security appliance (wsa)

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-1516 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in cisco cisco web security appliance (wsa). EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 06-05-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is included in HTTP requests that are exchanged between the user and the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by looking at the raw HTTP requests that are sent to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain some of the passwords that are configured throughout the interface.

• CWE-540Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source CodeSource code on a web server or repository often contains sensitive information and should generally not be accessible to users.