CVE-2021-1516

MEDIUM

Cisco AsyncOS Software - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 4.3
EPSS 0.0031
EPSS Percentile 54.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-540
Status published
Products (8)
cisco/content_security_management_appliance
cisco/email_security_appliance
cisco/ironport_web_security_appliance 13.6.2-023
cisco/ironport_web_security_appliance 14.0.0-090
cisco/ironport_web_security_appliance 14.0.0-133
cisco/ironport_web_security_appliance 14.0.0-292
cisco/ironport_web_security_appliance 14.0.0-300
cisco/web_security_appliance
Published May 06, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026