CVE-2016-1301 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can change arbitrary passwords in Cisco ASA-CX and PRSM due to flawed RBAC implementation, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-1301?

CVE-2016-1301 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The RBAC implementation in Cisco ASA-CX Content-Aware Security software before 9.3.1.1(112) and Cisco Prime Security Manager (PRSM) software before 9.3.1.1(112) allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuo94842.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1301?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Asa Cx Context-Aware Security Software, Cisco Prime Security Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1301?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1301 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1301 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1301 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj56-2v5w-wg83.

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