Vulnerability identifier: #VU21627

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12691

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Firepower Management Center
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error by the web-based management interface when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface, bypass security restrictions and gain access to the underlying filesystem of the affected device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Firepower Management Center: 6.2.2

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191002-fmc-dir-trav

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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