CVE-2021-1582: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) or Cisco Cloud APIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored cross-site scripting attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the web UI. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the web-based interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller<3.2\(10f\)
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller>=4.0<4.2\(7i\)
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller>=5.0<5.2\(2f\)
Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller<3.2\(10f\)
Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller>=4.0<4.2\(7i\)
Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller>=5.0<5.2\(1h\)

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco APIC vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-1582.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-1582?

The severity rating is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does the vulnerability CVE-2021-1582 affect Cisco APIC?

The vulnerability affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud APIC.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2021-1582?

The vulnerability allows an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack on an affected system.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-1582?

It is recommended to apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Cisco.

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