CVE-2019-1689: Cisco Webex Teams for iOS Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the client application for iOS of Cisco Webex Teams could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files within the scope of the iOS application. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the client application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious file to a targeted user and persuading the user to manually open it. An exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite sensitive application files and eventually cause a denial of service (DoS) condition by foreclosing future access to the system to the targeted user. This vulnerability is fixed in version 3.13.26920.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Webex Teams<3.13.26920

Event History

Feb 25, 2019
CVE Published
05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1689?

The severity of CVE-2019-1689 is high (7.3).

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2019-1689?

The affected software of CVE-2019-1689 is Cisco Webex Teams on iOS.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1689?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1689 by uploading arbitrary files within the scope of the Cisco Webex Teams iOS application.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-1689?

To fix CVE-2019-1689, ensure you are using Cisco Webex Teams version 3.13.26920 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1689?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-1689 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107101) and [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190220-webx-ios-file).

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