Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Secure ACS had a web-interface flaw that could let a remote unauthenticated attacker run script in a user's browser through DOM-based XSS. This is most relevant where administrators or operators still use affected ACS releases, especially 5.8(2.5). Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Cisco Secure ACS and allowing users to access its web interface. The bundle only names known affected release 5.8(2.5), so version confirmation is required. Treat this as a targeted exposure-management item, not an emergency unless affected ACS systems are still in use or widely reachable. The main business concern is compromise of administrative browser sessions around identity infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20170215-acs for official fixed software or workarounds.; Identify and prioritize any Cisco Secure ACS 5.8(2.5) systems.; Restrict ACS web-interface access to trusted management networks and administrators..
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- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170215-acsCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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