Cisco Security Manager Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the HTTP module of the Cisco Security Manager (CSM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct reflective cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input submitted to the vulnerable CSM web interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to follow a malicious link. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information. Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability; however, software updates are not available. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker may provide a link that directs a user to a malicious site and use misleading language or instructions to persuade the user to follow the link.

Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.

Users should verify that unsolicited links are safe to follow.

For additional information about XSS attacks and the methods used to exploit these vulnerabilities, see the Cisco Applied Mitigation Bulletin Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Threat Vectorshttp://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/cmb/cisco-amb-20060922-understanding-xss.html .

Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.