CVE-2017-3828 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device.

Understanding CVE-2017-3828

This CVE entry describes a Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability affecting Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

What is CVE-2017-3828?

The vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager Switches could potentially enable an unauthorized attacker to carry out a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack on a user using the affected device's interface.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3828

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access and potential data manipulation through XSS attacks on users of the affected device's web-based management interface.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3828

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute XSS attacks on users of the affected device's web-based management interface.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Affected Versions: 11.0(1.10000.10), 11.5(1.10000.6)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthorized attacker to inject malicious scripts into the web-based management interface, potentially compromising user data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-3828 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the fixed releases provided by Cisco.
Implement network security best practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches.
Conduct security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Ensure your systems are up to date with the following fixed releases:

11.0(1.23063.1)
11.5(1.12029.1)
11.5(1.12900.11)
11.5(1.12900.21)
11.6(1.10000.4)
12.0(0.98000.156)
12.0(0.98000.178)
12.0(0.98000.369)
12.0(0.98000.470)
12.0(0.98000.536)
12.0(0.98000.6)
12.0(0.98500.6)