CVE-2017-6618

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) 3.0(1c) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated user of the web-based GUI on an affected system to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the web-based GUI on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd14587.

Category

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

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97927 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170419-cimc1 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6618?
CVE-2017-6618 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6618?
To fix CVE-2017-6618, 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-2017-6618 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6618 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-2017-6618?
CVE-2017-6618 affects n/a Cisco Integrated Management Controller.
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