CVE-2018-0357: XSS
First published: Thu Jun 07 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco WebEx could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters that are passed to the affected software via the HTTP GET and HTTP POST methods. An attacker who can convince a user to follow an attacker-supplied link could execute arbitrary script or HTML code in the user's browser in the context of an affected site. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi71274.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Webex Meetings | =1.3.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0357?
CVE-2018-0357 is a vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco WebEx that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-0357?
CVE-2018-0357 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0357?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0357 by conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of an affected system.
Which software version is affected by CVE-2018-0357?
Cisco Webex Meetings version 1.3.5 is affected by CVE-2018-0357.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0357?
To fix CVE-2018-0357, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version provided by Cisco.
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