CVE-2018-0396

Description

A vulnerability in the web framework of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters passed to the web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the user to access a malicious link or by intercepting the user request and injecting certain malicious code. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve25985.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM And Presence Service unknown
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104872 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041350 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041349 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-ucmim-ps-xss vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0396?
CVE-2018-0396 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0396?
To fix CVE-2018-0396, 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-2018-0396 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0396 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-2018-0396?
CVE-2018-0396 affects n/a Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM And Presence Service unknown.
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