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6.1

Cisco FireSIGHT allows attackers to run code via cookie

CVE-2016-1294 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The Management Center in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software version 6.0.1 can be tricked into executing malicious web scripts when it processes a specially crafted browser cookie. This could let an attacker steal information or take over a user's session on the management interface. Apply the latest software update or patch from Cisco to close the issue.

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 firesight_system_software 6.0.1
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firesight_system_software:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Management Center in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted cookie, aka B...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Management Center in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted cookie, aka Bug ID CSCuw89094.
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
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published16 Jan 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-1294 · NVD
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