CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: a vulnerability in the log subscription subsystem of the cisco web security appliance (wsa) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform command injection and elevate privileges to root. the vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input on the web and command-line interface. an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected device and injecting scripting commands in the scope of the log subscription subsystem. a successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-05-03
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09