VDB-106938 · CVE-2017-12254 · BID 100922

Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Web Interface Parameter DOM-Based cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Web Interface. The manipulation as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting (DOM-Based). This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12254. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center (version now known). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Web Interface. The manipulation as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (DOM-Based). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform a Document Object Model (DOM)-based cross-site scripting attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters passed to the web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the user to access a malicious link or by intercepting the user request and injecting the malicious code. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected site or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve76848, CSCve76856.

The bug was discovered 09/06/2017. The weakness was presented 09/21/2017 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20170920-cuic2 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-12254 since 08/03/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/31/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 15 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100922†). See VDB-106937 and VDB-106934 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Name: DOM-Based
Class: Cross site scripting / DOM-Based
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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08/03/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170920-cuic2
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12254 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106938
SecurityFocus: 100922 - Cisco Unified Intelligence Center CVE-2017-12254 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1039410

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2017 21:46
Updated: 07/31/2025 17:51
Changes: 09/21/2017 21:46 (62), 11/18/2019 13:43 (5), 01/13/2021 17:21 (2), 01/13/2021 17:25 (1), 07/31/2025 17:51 (15)
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