It is possible to read arbitrary files on the remote host through the remote web server. Description : It is possible to read arbitrary files on this machine by using relative paths in the URL. This flaw can be used to bypass the management software's password protection and possibly retrieve the enable password for the Cisco PIX. This vulnerability has been assigned Cisco Bug ID: CSCdk39378.

Cisco originally recommended upgrading to version 4.1.6b or version 4.2, however the same vulnerability has been found in version 4.3. Cisco now recommends that you disable the software completely and migrate to the new PIX Device Manager software.