Vulnerability identifier: #VU10105

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0098

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco WAP361 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Wall Plate Access Point with PoE
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco WAP150 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of Cisco WAP150 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access Point with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and WAP361 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Wall Plate Access Point with PoE due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco WAP361 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Wall Plate Access Point with PoE: All versions

Cisco WAP150 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE: All versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180117-wap

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.