CVE-2014-2118 in Prime Security Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in dashboard-related HTML documents in Cisco Prime Security Manager (aka PRSM) 9.2(.1-2) and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters, aka Bug ID CSCun50687.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/09/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-2118 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Cisco Prime Security Manager version 9.2(.1-2) and earlier releases. This issue affects the dashboard-related HTML documents that form part of the web-based management interface for Cisco's security infrastructure solutions. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's user interface components, creating exploitable entry points for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code into the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the improper handling of user-supplied input parameters within the dashboard functionality of the Prime Security Manager application. Attackers can leverage this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that target unspecified parameters within the HTML documents, allowing them to execute unauthorized scripts within the context of a victim's browser session. This flaw operates at the application layer where user inputs are not adequately sanitized before being rendered back to users, creating a classic XSS attack vector that can be exploited without requiring authentication or elevated privileges.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing Cisco Prime Security Manager for their security operations. The remote exploitation capability means attackers can compromise user sessions and potentially gain access to sensitive network security information, configuration details, and operational data managed through the platform. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable session hijacking, credential theft, and further lateral movement within the network environment. Organizations relying on this platform for security monitoring and management face potential exposure to advanced persistent threats that could leverage this vulnerability for extended access.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with the ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through spearphishing attachments or links. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest security patches from Cisco, implementing web application firewalls to filter suspicious requests, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of their Prime Security Manager deployments. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, while security monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect anomalous behavior patterns associated with XSS attack attempts. The remediation process requires careful application of vendor security updates combined with network-level protections to ensure comprehensive defense against this and similar vulnerabilities.