JVN#28344798
Cisco IOS cross-site scripting vulnerability
Overview
The web-based interface implemented in Cisco IOS is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.
Products Affected
- A wide range of versions are affected.
If the web-based interface is disabled, it is not affected. Some versions of the Cisco IOS have the web-based interface enabled by default.
For more information, refer to the information provided by Cisco.
Description
Some versions of the Cisco IOS provide a web-based interface to configure the device. This web-based interface contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Update the Software
Apply the latest firmware provided by Cisco.
Workaround
The users who are not able to update to the latest firmware should disable the web-based interface to mitigate this vulnerability.
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2009.01.15
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Access Required | Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | Simple - the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting) |
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Credit
NOBUHIRO TSUJI of NTT DATA SECURITY CORPORATION reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendor under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory | |
| CPNI Advisory | |
| TRnotes | |
| CVE |
CVE-2008-3821 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2009-000006 |