CVE-2017-12253 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-12253, a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center allowing remote attackers to exploit CSRF, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. Find mitigation steps here.
Cisco Unified Intelligence Center has a security vulnerability that could allow unauthorized remote attackers to perform malicious actions due to a lack of protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Understanding CVE-2017-12253
This CVE identifies a weakness in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center that could be exploited by attackers to deceive users into executing harmful actions.
What is CVE-2017-12253?
The vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center allows remote attackers to carry out unauthorized actions by exploiting CSRF.
The Impact of CVE-2017-12253
The absence of proper CSRF protection in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could lead to attackers tricking users into executing harmful actions.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-12253
Cisco Unified Intelligence Center vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center arises from the lack of protection against CSRF, enabling attackers to deceive users into performing undesirable actions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center
- Version: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking users of the web application into executing harmful actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting against CVE-2017-12253.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary security patches provided by Cisco.
- Monitor Cisco's security advisories for updates and recommendations.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Educate users on recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts.
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent CSRF attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Regularly update and patch Cisco Unified Intelligence Center to address security vulnerabilities.