CVE-2010-4690

CVE-2010-4690 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Description

The Mobile User Security (MUS) service on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software before 8.3(2) does not properly authenticate HTTP requests from a Web Security appliance (WSA), which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a HEAD request, aka Bug ID CSCte53635.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4690?
The Mobile User Security (MUS) service on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software before 8.3(2) does not properly authenticate HTTP requests from a Web Security appliance (WSA), which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a HEAD request, aka Bug ID CSCte53635.
How severe is CVE-2010-4690?
CVE-2010-4690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4690 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4690?
CVE-2010-4690 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 62 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4690?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4690 published?
CVE-2010-4690 was published on 2011-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (62)

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