CVE-2017-12248: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 21 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters that are passed to the web server of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a malicious link or by intercepting a user request and injecting malicious code into the request. 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: CSCve76835.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified Intelligence Center | =11.5\(1\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12248?
CVE-2017-12248 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12248?
To mitigate CVE-2017-12248, update to the latest version of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-12248?
CVE-2017-12248 specifically affects Cisco Unified Intelligence Center version 11.5(1).
Can CVE-2017-12248 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12248 can be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-12248 facilitate?
CVE-2017-12248 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against users of the affected web interface.
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- vendor/cisco
- canonical/cisco unified intelligence center
- version/cisco unified intelligence center/11.5\(1\)