How severe is CVE-2017-3888?

CVE-2017-3888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3888?

CVE-2017-3888 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3888?

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

When was CVE-2017-3888 published?

CVE-2017-3888 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3888

CVE-2017-3888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Published: 2017-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. This vulnerability affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a default configuration running an affected software release with the attacker authenticated as the administrative user. More Information: CSCvc83712. Known Affected Releases: 12.0(0.98000.452). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.750) 12.0(0.98000.708) 12.0(0.98000.707) 12.0(0.98000.704) 12.0(0.98000.554) 12.0(0.98000.546) 12.0(0.98000.543) 12.0(0.98000.248) 12.0(0.98000.244) 12.0(0.98000.242).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3888?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. This vulnerability affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a default configuration running an affected software release with the attacker authenticated as the administrative user. More Information: CSCvc83712. Known Affected Releases: 12.0(0.98000.452). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.750) 12.0(0.98000.708) 12.0(0.98000.707) 12.0(0.98000.704) 12.0(0.98000.554) 12.0(0.98000.546) 12.0(0.98000.543) 12.0(0.98000.248) 12.0(0.98000.244) 12.0(0.98000.242).
How severe is CVE-2017-3888?: CVE-2017-3888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3888?: CVE-2017-3888 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3888 published?: CVE-2017-3888 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:12.0\(0.98000.452\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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