CVE-2017-12272

Description

A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, 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 input validation of some parameters that are passed to the web server of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user of the web interface to access a malicious link or by intercepting a user request for the affected web interface 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 web interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb09516.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco IOS XE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039627 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-cisco-ios-xe vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101494 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12272?
CVE-2017-12272 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12272?
To fix CVE-2017-12272, 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-2017-12272 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12272 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-2017-12272?
CVE-2017-12272 affects n/a Cisco IOS XE.
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