CVE-2018-15434: Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol Software=9.4\(2\)
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7906g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7911g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7912g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7920 Multi-charger
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7921g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7925g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7925g-ex
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7926g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7931g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7940g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7941g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7942g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7945g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7960g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7961g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7962g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7965g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones 7975g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones Conference Station 7936
Cisco Unified Ip Phones Conference Station 7937g
Cisco Unified Ip Phones Expansion Module 7915
Cisco Unified Ip Phones Expansion Module 7916

Event History

Oct 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15434?

CVE-2018-15434 has a severity rating of medium, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15434?

The recommended fix for CVE-2018-15434 is to update the firmware of affected Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series devices to the latest version.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-15434 enable?

CVE-2018-15434 can enable unauthenticated, remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-15434?

CVE-2018-15434 specifically affects the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series that run Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol Software version 9.4(2).

5

Can CVE-2018-15434 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-15434 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker through the web-based management interface.

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