CVE-2017-12269

Description

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Spark Messaging Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the web UI of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting XSS content into the web UI of the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to force a user to execute code of the attacker's choosing or allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the user. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf70587, CSCvf70592.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Spark Messaging
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-sprk vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101150 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12269?
CVE-2017-12269 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12269?
To fix CVE-2017-12269, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12269 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12269 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12269?
CVE-2017-12269 affects n/a Cisco Spark Messaging.
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