CVE-2017-12304

Name: CVE-2017-12304
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-16T07:29:00.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12304 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the IOS daemon (IOSd) web-based management interface of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the IOS daemon (IOSd) web-based management interface of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the web-based management interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf60862.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	15.7\(2.0z\)m

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101856Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171115-iosVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101856Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171115-iosVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12304?

How severe is CVE-2017-12304?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12304 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12304?

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