CVE-2017-6661: XSS

Published Jun 13, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) 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, aka Message Tracking XSS. More Information: CSCvd30805 CSCvd34861. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-203 10.1.0-049.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance=10.0.0-203
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance=10.1.0-049
Cisco Email Security Appliance=10.0.0-203
Cisco Email Security Appliance=10.1.0-049

Event History

Jun 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6661?

CVE-2017-6661 is rated as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How can I fix CVE-2017-6661?

To fix CVE-2017-6661, update your Cisco Email Security Appliance or Cisco Content Security Management Appliance to the latest patched version.

3

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-6661?

CVE-2017-6661 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

4

Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2017-6661?

CVE-2017-6661 affects the Cisco Email Security Appliance and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance versions 10.0.0-203 and 10.1.0-049.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-6661?

No, user authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2017-6661, making it particularly concerning.

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