Vulnerability identifier: #VU20388

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12624

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and follow a crafted link.

This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products that are running any of the 3.xE releases of Cisco IOS XE Software:

• 5760 Wireless LAN Controllers
• Catalyst 3650 Series Switches
• Catalyst 3850 Series Switches
• Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 8-E (Wireless) Switches

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco IOS XE: 3.1 - 3.18

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-iosxe-ngwc-csrf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.