CVE-2015-0624

CVE-2015-0624 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Content Security Management Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Cisco Content Security Management Appliance
• Published: 2015-02-21
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web framework in Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA), Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), and Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to trigger redirects via a crafted HTTP header, aka Bug IDs CSCur44412, CSCur44415, CSCur89630, CSCur89636, CSCur89633, and CSCur89639.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0624?

The web framework in Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA), Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), and Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to trigger redirects via a crafted HTTP header, aka Bug IDs CSCur44412, CSCur44415, CSCur89630, CSCur89636, CSCur89633, and CSCur89639.

How severe is CVE-2015-0624?

CVE-2015-0624 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0624 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0624?

CVE-2015-0624 primarily affects Cisco Content Security Management Appliance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0624?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0624 published?

CVE-2015-0624 was published on 2015-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130525/Cisco-Ironport-AsyncOS-HTTP-Header-Injection.html
• http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2015-0624
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72702
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031781
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031782

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_security_management_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:cisco:web_security_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:email_security_appliance_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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