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CVE-2017-15885

6.1 · MEDIUM

Reflected XSS in the web administration portal on the Axis 2100 Network Camera 2.03 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript via the conf_Layout_OwnTitle parameter to view/view.shtml.

Published Oct 25, 2017CWE-79EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2017-15885 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 25, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Reflected XSS in the web administration portal on the Axis 2100 Network Camera 2.03 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript via the conf_Layout_OwnTitle parameter to view/view.shtml. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5214.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15885?

CVE-2017-15885 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 25, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-15885?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, 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-2017-15885?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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