CVE-2017-6764

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 9.5(1) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd82064.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100107 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-asa vendor advisory
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvd82064 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039055 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6764?
CVE-2017-6764 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6764?
To fix CVE-2017-6764, 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-2017-6764 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6764 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-2017-6764?
CVE-2017-6764 affects n/a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance.
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