CVE-2022-20966

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting attacks against other users of the application web-based management interface. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of input to an application feature before storage within the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating entries within the application interface that contain malicious HTML or script code. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious HTML or script code within the application interface for use in further cross-site scripting attacks. Cisco has not yet released software updates that address this vulnerability.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.68% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-7Q4TNYUx vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20966?
CVE-2022-20966 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20966?
To fix CVE-2022-20966, 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-2022-20966 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-20966 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20966?
CVE-2022-20966 affects Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software.
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