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CVE-2013-6698

4.3 · MEDIUM

The web interface on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and un…

Published Nov 22, 2013ciscoCWE-264EPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2013-6698 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wireless_lan_controller. It was published on November 22, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web interface on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a crafted web site, related to a "cross-frame scripting (XFS)" issue, aka Bug ID CSCuf77821.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wireless_lan_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6698?

CVE-2013-6698 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wireless_lan_controller. It was published on November 22, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-6698?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6698?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wireless_lan_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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