CVE-2017-12221 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Firepower Management Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the affected software. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc38983.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100640Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100640Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12221?

CVE-2017-12221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Firepower Management Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interfa...

How severe is CVE-2017-12221?

CVE-2017-12221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12221?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.