CVE-2019-15960: Cisco Webex Network Recording Admin Page Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 26 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Webex Network Recording Admin page of Cisco Webex Meetings could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges in the context of the affected page. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must be logged in as a low-level administrator. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted URL request to gain privileged access in the context of the affected page. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges in the Webex Recording Admin page, which could allow them to view or delete recordings that they would not normally be able to access.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Webex Meetings | <39.7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15960?
CVE-2019-15960 is a vulnerability in the Webex Network Recording Admin page of Cisco Webex Meetings that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-15960?
CVE-2019-15960 has a severity score of 5.4, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-15960?
To exploit CVE-2019-15960, an attacker must be logged in as a low-level administrator and can then elevate their privileges in the context of the affected page.
Which version of Cisco Webex Meetings is affected by CVE-2019-15960?
Cisco Webex Meetings up to version 39.7.0 is affected by CVE-2019-15960.
How can I fix CVE-2019-15960?
To fix CVE-2019-15960, it is recommended to update Cisco Webex Meetings to a version beyond 39.7.0.
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