CVE-2017-6749: XSS

Published Jul 25, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. Affected Products: virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA). More Information: CSCvd88865. Known Affected Releases: 10.1.0-204.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.0.0-232
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.0.0-233
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.0_base
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.1.0
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.1.0-204
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.1.1-230
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.1.1-234
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.1.1-235
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.5.0
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.5.0-358
Cisco Web Security Appliance=10.5.1-270
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.0.0
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.0_base
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.1.0
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.1.1
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.1_base
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.5.1
Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance=10.5_base

Event History

Jul 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6749?

CVE-2017-6749 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the web-based management interface.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6749?

To remediate CVE-2017-6749, upgrade the Cisco Web Security Appliance to a version that includes the necessary security patches.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-6749 facilitate?

CVE-2017-6749 facilitates a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack which can affect authenticated users of the management interface.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-6749?

CVE-2017-6749 affects users of Cisco Web Security Appliance versions including 10.0.0-232 and later versions.

5

Is CVE-2017-6749 a network-related vulnerability?

CVE-2017-6749 is not a network vulnerability but rather an issue within the web-based management interface of the affected Cisco appliances.

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