CVE-2018-0327: XSS

Published May 17, 2018

Updated

A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters that are passed to the affected software via the HTTP GET and HTTP POST methods. An attacker who can convince a user to follow an attacker-supplied link could execute arbitrary script or HTML code in the user's browser in the context of an affected site. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg86743.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Cisco Identity Services Engine Software=2.1\(0.905\)

Cisco Identity Services Engine

Event History

May 17, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0327?

CVE-2018-0327 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0327?

To fix CVE-2018-0327, update the Cisco Identity Services Engine to version 2.1(0.906) or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-0327?

CVE-2018-0327 affects users of Cisco Identity Services Engine version 2.1(0.905) and earlier.

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-0327 enable?

CVE-2018-0327 can enable unauthenticated remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0327?

There are no specific workarounds provided for CVE-2018-0327, so applying the patch is recommended.