CVE-2018-15434

Name: CVE-2018-15434
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:12.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15434 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series 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. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series 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. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Skinny Client Control Protocol Software	9.4\(2\)

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041791Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xssVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041791Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xssVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15434?

How severe is CVE-2018-15434?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15434 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15434?

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