CVE-2017-3838

Name: CVE-2017-3838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-22T02:59:00.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of the affected system. More Information: CSCvc04838. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of the affected system. More Information: CSCvc04838. Known Affected Releases: 5.8(2.5).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Secure Access Control System	5.8\(2.5\)

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3838?

How severe is CVE-2017-3838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3838?

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Source: NVD / NIST