Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12221
A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Firepower Management Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the affected software. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc38983.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)Execute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12221
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.09%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 35 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12221
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
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NIST |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
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2.7
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12221
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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.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2017-12221
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-firepower-2
Cisco Firepower Management Center Cross-Site Scripting VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100640
Cisco Firepower Management Center CVE-2017-12221 Cross Site Scripting VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2017-12221
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_management_center:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*