CVE-2017-12265 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software, specifically when the WEBVPN feature is enabled. This vulnerability, caused by insufficient input validation, allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary script code or access sensitive browser-based information by tricking a user into clicking a crafted link. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 6.1), it requires user interaction and has low impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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