CVE-2017-6749

Name: CVE-2017-6749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T19:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6749 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. Affected Products: virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA). EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. Affected Products: virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA). More Information: CSCvd88865. Known Affected Releases: 10.1.0-204.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.0.0-232
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.0.0-233
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.0_base
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.0
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.0-204
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.1-230
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.1-234
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.1-235
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.5.0
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.5.0-358
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.5.1-270
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.0.0
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.0_base
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.1.0
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.1.1
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.1_base
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.5.1
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	10.5_base

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99875Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038957Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170719-wsa3Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99875Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038957Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170719-wsa3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6749?

How severe is CVE-2017-6749?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6749 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6749?

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-2017-6749?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST