CVE-2017-12356: XSS
First published: Thu Nov 30 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Jabber for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf50378, CSCvg56018.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Jabber | ||
| Cisco Jabber | ||
| Cisco Jabber | ||
| Cisco Jabber | =10.5\(2\) | |
| Cisco Jabber | =11.9\(1\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12356?
CVE-2017-12356 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Jabber for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
How does CVE-2017-12356 affect Cisco Jabber?
CVE-2017-12356 affects all versions of Cisco Jabber for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12356?
CVE-2017-12356 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-12356?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-12356 by sending a crafted link to a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device, leading to a cross-site scripting attack.
Are there any references available for CVE-2017-12356?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2017-12356 at the following links: [1] [2] [3]
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- version/cisco jabber/10.5\(2\)
- version/cisco jabber/11.9\(1\)