SB2022061590 - Authentication bypass in Cisco Email Security Appliance and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager



SB2022061590 - Authentication bypass in Cisco Email Security Appliance and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager

Published: June 15, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022061590
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20798)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error improper authentication checks when using the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for external authentication. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass specially crafted data to the login page of the affected device, bypass the authenticated process and gain unauthorized access to the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.