Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-0251
A vulnerability in the Web Server Authentication Required screen of the Clientless Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN portal of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of that portal on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based 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 portal or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are running a vulnerable release of Cisco ASA Software: 3000 Series Industrial Security Appliances, Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv), ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls, ASA Services Module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches, ASA Services Module for Cisco 7600 Series Routers. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh20742.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2018-0251
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:9.8\(2.15\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:9.9\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-0251
0.37%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 56 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-0251
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST | |
6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
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2.7
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-0251
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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-2018-0251
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103926
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software CVE-2018-0251 Cross Site Scripting VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040714
Cisco ASA Input Validation Flaw in Clientless SSL VPN Portal Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-asawvpn2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Clientless SSL VPN Cross-Site Scripting VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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