CVE-2018-15426

Name: CVE-2018-15426
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:11.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15426 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input that is processed by the web-based interface of the affected software. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input that is processed by the web-based interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the web-based interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unity Connection	vmo-11.5\(1\)

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041781Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xssVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041781Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xssVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15426?

How severe is CVE-2018-15426?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15426?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST