CVE-2017-6749: XSS
First published: Tue Jul 25 2017(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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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