Improper Authentication in Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager - CVE-2021-1561

 

Improper Authentication in Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager - CVE-2021-1561

Published: August 23, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56026
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1561
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Affected software:
Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to access to the spam quarantine feature is not properly restricted. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to gain unauthorized access and modify the spam quarantine settings of another user.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-1561

Install updates from vendor's website.

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