CVE-2017-6765

Name: CVE-2017-6765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-07T06:29:00.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6765 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 9.1(6.11) and 9.4(1.2) 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 WebVPN XSS. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 9.1(6.11) and 9.4(1.2) 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 WebVPN XSS. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected device. 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 context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve19179.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	9.1\(6.11\)
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	9.4\(1.2\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039056Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCve19179Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-asa1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039056Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCve19179Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-asa1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6765?

How severe is CVE-2017-6765?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6765 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6765?

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-2017-6765?

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Source: NVD / NIST