How severe is CVE-2017-6618?

CVE-2017-6618 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-2017-6618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6618?

CVE-2017-6618 affects Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6618?

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

When was CVE-2017-6618 published?

CVE-2017-6618 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6618

CVE-2017-6618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor
Published: 2017-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) 3.0(1c) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated user of the web-based GUI on an affected system to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the web-based GUI on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd14587.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6618?: A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) 3.0(1c) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated user of the web-based GUI on an affected system to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the web-based GUI on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd14587.
How severe is CVE-2017-6618?: CVE-2017-6618 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-2017-6618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6618?: CVE-2017-6618 affects Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6618 published?: CVE-2017-6618 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:integrated_management_controller_supervisor:3.0\(1c\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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