How severe is CVE-2017-3872?

CVE-2017-3872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3872?

CVE-2017-3872 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-3872 published?

CVE-2017-3872 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3872

CVE-2017-3872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Published: 2017-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) filter bypass vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct XSS attacks against a user of an affected device. More Information: CSCvc21620. Known Affected Releases: 10.5(2.14076.1). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.641) 12.0(0.98000.500) 12.0(0.98000.219).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3872?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) filter bypass vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct XSS attacks against a user of an affected device. More Information: CSCvc21620. Known Affected Releases: 10.5(2.14076.1). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.641) 12.0(0.98000.500) 12.0(0.98000.219).
How severe is CVE-2017-3872?: CVE-2017-3872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3872?: CVE-2017-3872 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3872 published?: CVE-2017-3872 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:10.5\(2.10000.5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:10.5\(2.14076.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:11.0\(1.10000.10\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:11.5\(1.10000.6\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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