CVE-2019-1679: Cisco TelePresence Conductor, Cisco Expressway Series, and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server REST API Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco TelePresence Conductor, Cisco Expressway Series, and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to trigger an HTTP request from an affected server to an arbitrary host. This type of attack is commonly referred to as server-side request forgery (SSRF). The vulnerability is due to insufficient access controls for the REST API of Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence VCS. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted HTTP request to the affected server. Versions prior to XC4.3.4 are affected.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server<x12.5
Cisco TelePresence Conductor<xc4.3.4

Event History

Feb 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-1679?

CVE-2019-1679 is a vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco TelePresence Conductor, Cisco Expressway Series, and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Software that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to trigger an HTTP request from an affected server to an arbitrary host.

2

How does CVE-2019-1679 affect Cisco TelePresence Conductor?

CVE-2019-1679 affects Cisco TelePresence Conductor by allowing an authenticated, remote attacker to trigger an HTTP request from an affected server to an arbitrary host.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1679?

CVE-2019-1679 has a severity value of 5 (medium).

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-1679?

The CWE for CVE-2019-1679 is CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery).

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How can I find more information about CVE-2019-1679?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-1679 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106940), [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190206-rest-api-ssrf).

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