CVE-2019-12705: Cisco Expressway Series and TelePresence Video Communication Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) 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 system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected system. 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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server | <x12.5.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server vulnerability is CVE-2019-12705.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12705?
The severity of CVE-2019-12705 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2019-12705 affect Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server?
CVE-2019-12705 affects the web-based management interface of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server, allowing an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-12705?
Yes, users should apply the necessary updates provided by Cisco to fix CVE-2019-12705.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12705?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12705 on the Cisco Security Advisory page: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191016-vcs-xss
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