CVE-2017-6661

Name: CVE-2017-6661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-13T06:29:00.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6661 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device, aka Message Tracking XSS. More Information: CSCvd30805 CSCvd34861. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device, aka Message Tracking XSS. More Information: CSCvd30805 CSCvd34861. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-203 10.1.0-049.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Content Security Management Appliance	10.0.0-203
Cisco	Content Security Management Appliance	10.1.0-049
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	10.0.0-203
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	10.1.0-049

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98950Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038637
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038638
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-esaVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98950Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038637
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038638
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-esaVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6661?

How severe is CVE-2017-6661?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6661 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6661?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-6661?

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Source: NVD / NIST