cisco-sa-20181017-sm-xss: Cisco SocialMiner Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SocialMiner could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information.

There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181017-sm-xss

Credit

This vulnerability was found during customer acceptance testing.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco SocialMiner

Event History

Oct 17, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS?

The severity of Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS is considered high due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS?

To fix Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco SocialMiner as outlined in the advisory.

3

Who is affected by Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS?

Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS affects users of the web-based management interface of Cisco SocialMiner.

4

What type of attack is related to Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS?

Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS relates to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Can an unauthenticated attacker exploit Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS?

Yes, an unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit Cisco SA 20181017 SM XSS against a user of the affected interface.

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