VDB-107488 · CVE-2017-12258 · BID 101172

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Web UI iFRAME cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation as part of iFRAME can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-12258. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified Communication Software) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Web UI. The manipulation as part of a iFRAME leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the web-based UI of Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute a cross-frame scripting (XFS) attack. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not provide sufficient protections for HTML inline frames (iframes). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by directing a user of the affected software to an attacker-controlled web page that contains a malicious HTML inline frame. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct click-jacking or other types of client-side browser attacks. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve60993.

The bug was discovered 10/04/2017. The weakness was presented 10/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12258 since 08/03/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/15/2021). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 316262 (Cisco Unified Communications Manager Cross-Frame Scripting Vulnerability(cisco-sa-20171004-ucm)).

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 101172†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Researcher: Loudiyi Mohamed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107488
SecurityFocus: 101172 - Cisco Unified Communications Manager CVE-2017-12258 Cross Frame Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039505

Entryinfo

Created: 10/05/2017 15:19
Updated: 01/15/2021 14:46
Changes: 10/05/2017 15:19 (62), 11/22/2019 09:39 (3), 01/15/2021 14:40 (2), 01/15/2021 14:46 (1)
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