CVE-2017-6788

Name: CVE-2017-6788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-17T20:29:00.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WebLaunch functionality of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters that are passed to the WebLaunch function of the affected software. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WebLaunch functionality of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of some parameters that are passed to the WebLaunch function of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to access a malicious link or by intercepting a user request and injecting malicious code into the request. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf12055. Known Affected Releases: 98.89(40).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client	4.4\(4027\)
Cisco	Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client	4.5\(58\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-cawVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-cawVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6788?

How severe is CVE-2017-6788?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6788?

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-2017-6788?

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

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST