CVE-2018-0339: cisco identity_services_engine_software Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0339 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in cisco identity_services_engine_software. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-06-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 29-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface 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-based interface. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters passed to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user of the interface to click a specific 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. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf72309.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.