CVE-2017-6788

Description

The WebLaunch functionality of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters that are passed to the WebLaunch function of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to access a malicious link or by intercepting a user request and injecting malicious code into the request. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf12055. Known Affected Releases: 98.89(40).

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Systems, Inc. AnyConnect WebLaunch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100364 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039190 third party advisory vdb entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-caw vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6788?
CVE-2017-6788 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6788?
To fix CVE-2017-6788, 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-2017-6788 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6788 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-2017-6788?
CVE-2017-6788 affects Cisco Systems, Inc. AnyConnect WebLaunch.
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