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6.8

Cisco ASA lets logged-in users view configuration files

CVE-2014-2181 · published 12 years ago
Summary

If someone has a valid login to a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance, they can send a special web request that reveals internal files, such as the device's running configuration. This could expose passwords, network settings, and other sensitive information. Apply the latest software update from Cisco and restrict web access to trusted administrators.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software All versions
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software allows remote authenticated users to read files by sending a crafted URL to the HTTP server, as demonstrated by reading the running configuration, a...
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software allows remote authenticated users to read files by sending a crafted URL to the HTTP server, as demonstrated by reading the running configuration, aka Bug ID CSCun78551.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published7 May 2014
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-2181 · NVD
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