CVE-2017-12225

Name: CVE-2017-12225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-07T21:29:00.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12225 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web functionality of the Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to hijack another user's administrative session, aka a Session Fixation Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to the reuse of a preauthentication session token as part of the postauthentication session. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web functionality of the Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to hijack another user's administrative session, aka a Session Fixation Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to the reuse of a preauthentication session token as part of the postauthentication session. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by obtaining the presession token ID. An exploit could allow an attacker to hijack an existing user's session. Known Affected Releases 4.2(5). Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf58392.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Prime Lan Management Solution	4.2\(5\)

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039285Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvf58392Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-prime-lmsVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039285Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvf58392Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-prime-lmsVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12225?

How severe is CVE-2017-12225?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12225 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12225?

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