8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12271: CSRF

First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco SPA300 and SPA500 Series IP Phones could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute unwanted actions on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a lack of cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking the user of a web application into executing an adverse action. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuz88421, CSCuz91356, CSCve56308.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco SPA300 Firmware<=7.5.5
Cisco SPA 500 Series IP Phone Firmware<=7.5.5
Cisco SPA300 Series IP Phone
Cisco SPA500 Series IP Phones firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12271?

    CVE-2017-12271 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized remote actions on affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12271?

    To remediate CVE-2017-12271, update the firmware of affected Cisco SPA300 and SPA500 Series IP Phones to the latest available version.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-12271?

    CVE-2017-12271 affects Cisco SPA300 Series and SPA500 Series IP Phones running firmware versions up to 7.5.5.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2017-12271?

    CVE-2017-12271 is caused by a lack of cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection in the affected Cisco IP Phones.

  • Can CVE-2017-12271 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-12271 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker, allowing them to execute unwanted actions on the device.

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