Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform a file inclusion attack.
The vulnerability is due to improper input validation of certain parameters passed to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability; however, software updates are not available.
To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker may provide a link that directs a user to a malicious site and use misleading language or instructions to persuade the user to follow the link.
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Cisco has released bug ID CSCuu11005 for registered users, which contains additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Vulnerable Products
At the time this alert was first published, Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine release 5.5(0.1) was vulnerable. Later releases of Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine may also be vulnerable.Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities.
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Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.
Users should verify that unsolicited links are safe to follow.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
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Software updates are not available.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial Release NA Final 2015-May-14
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