CVE-2019-1713 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-1713, a high-severity CSRF vulnerability in Cisco ASA Software's web-based management interface. Find out the impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software has a vulnerability in its web-based management interface that could lead to a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack.
Understanding CVE-2019-1713
This CVE involves a weakness in Cisco ASA Software that could allow unauthorized actions through CSRF attacks.
What is CVE-2019-1713?
The vulnerability in Cisco ASA Software's web-based management interface lacks proper CSRF protection, enabling attackers to manipulate the system through malicious hyperlinks.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1713
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Base Score: 8.1 (High Severity)
- Integrity Impact: High
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Privileges Required: None
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1713
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on affected systems through CSRF attacks on the web-based management interface.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software versions less than 9.4.4.34, 9.6.4.25, 9.8.4, 9.9.2.50, and 9.10.1.17 are affected.
Exploitation Mechanism
To exploit this vulnerability, attackers need to persuade a user to click on a malicious link, granting them unauthorized access with the same privileges as the impacted user.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-1713 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-provided patches or updates promptly.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking on unknown links.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong CSRF protection measures in web applications.
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Cisco has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.