title: Cisco Identity Services Engine Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
description: A vulnerability in the External RESTful Services (ERS) API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated administrator of the web-based management 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.
problem types: CWE-79
affected:
{
vendor: Cisco
product: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
versions:
version: n/a, status: affected
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
version: 3.1
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
attackVector: NETWORK
attackComplexity: LOW
privilegesRequired: NONE
userInteraction: REQUIRED
scope: CHANGED
confidentialityImpact: LOW
integrityImpact: LOW
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 6.1
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
]
exploits: The Cisco PSIRT is aware that proof-of-concept exploit code for the vulnerability that is described in this advisory will become available after software fixes are released. Public reports of the vulnerability, including a description and classification without specific technical details, will become available after this advisory is published.