cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web-based interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user 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-wlan-xss
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss?
The cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss vulnerability is classified as a medium severity risk.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss?
To fix cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss, upgrade the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss?
The cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss vulnerability affects users of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software.
What type of attack can occur due to cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss?
The cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss vulnerability can allow an authenticated attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
What causes the cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss vulnerability?
The cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xss vulnerability is caused by insufficient input validation in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software.
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