medium
5.4
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6716: XSS

First published: Tue Jul 04 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Firepower Management Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. Affected Products: Cisco Firepower Management Center Software Releases prior to 6.0.0.0. More Information: CSCuy88785. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.1.6.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.1.7
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.0.2
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.2
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.4
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.5
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.6
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.9
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.3.1.7
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.0.2
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.2
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.3
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.4
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.5
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.6
Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software=5.4.1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6716?

    CVE-2017-6716 has a severity score of 6.1, indicating it is of medium severity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-6716?

    To fix CVE-2017-6716, update to the latest version of Cisco Firepower Management Center Software as specified in the advisory.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2017-6716 allow?

    CVE-2017-6716 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

  • Which Cisco Firepower Management Center versions are affected by CVE-2017-6716?

    Versions 5.3.1.7 and 5.4.0 through 5.4.1.9 of Cisco Firepower Management Center are affected by CVE-2017-6716.

  • Who is at risk due to CVE-2017-6716?

    Users of the web interface of affected Cisco Firepower Management Center systems are at risk due to CVE-2017-6716.

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