CVE-2022-20738

Cisco Umbrella Secure Web Gateway File Inspection Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Umbrella Secure Web Gateway service could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the file inspection feature. This vulnerability is due to insufficient restrictions in the file inspection feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by downloading a crafted payload through specific methods. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass file inspection protections and download a malicious payload.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Umbrella Insights Virtual Appliance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20738?
CVE-2022-20738 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20738?
To fix CVE-2022-20738, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-20738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20738 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20738?
CVE-2022-20738 affects Cisco Cisco Umbrella Insights Virtual Appliance.
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