CVE-2019-1668: Cisco SocialMiner Chat Feed Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the chat feed feature of Cisco SocialMiner could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the web-based user interface of an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input delivered to the chat feed as part of an HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to follow a link to attacker-controlled content. 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.
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-1668.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1668?
The severity of CVE-2019-1668 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-1668?
The affected software for CVE-2019-1668 is Cisco SocialMiner versions 11.6(1), 11.6(2), and 12.0(1).
What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2019-1668?
CVE-2019-1668 is a vulnerability in the chat feed feature of Cisco SocialMiner that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the web-based user interface.
How can I fix CVE-2019-1668?
To fix CVE-2019-1668, Cisco has released software updates that address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Cisco SocialMiner.