CVE-2018-0461

Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct an arbitrary script injection attack on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because the software running on an affected device insufficiently validates user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a malicious link provided to the user or through the interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the user interface or access sensitive system-based information, which under normal circumstances should be prohibited.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0461?
CVE-2018-0461 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0461?
To fix CVE-2018-0461, 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-2018-0461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0461 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-2018-0461?
CVE-2018-0461 affects Cisco Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Software.
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