CVE-2017-12212

Name: CVE-2017-12212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-07T21:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters that are passed to the affected software via the HTTP GET and HTTP POST methods. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters that are passed to the affected software via the HTTP GET and HTTP POST methods. An attacker who can convince a user to follow an attacker-supplied link could execute arbitrary script or HTML code in the user's browser in the context of an affected site. Known Affected Releases 10.5(2). Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf25345.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unity Connection	10.5\(2\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039277Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvf25345Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-cucVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039277Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvf25345Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-cucVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12212?

How severe is CVE-2017-12212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12212?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST