CVE-2017-12248 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters that are passed to the web server of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a malicious link or by intercepting a user request and injecting malicious code into the request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve76835.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Intelligence Center	11.5\(1\)

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100921Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039408Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100921Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039408Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12248?

CVE-2017-12248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of...

How severe is CVE-2017-12248?

CVE-2017-12248 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12248?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center.