CVE-2020-3159: Cisco Finesse Web-Based Management Interface Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Finesse<12.5\(1\)

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3159?

CVE-2020-3159 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Finesse that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-3159?

CVE-2020-3159 has a severity score of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2020-3159 affect Cisco Finesse?

CVE-2020-3159 affects the web-based management interface of Cisco Finesse.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3159?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3159 by conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of Cisco Finesse.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-3159?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with remediation steps for CVE-2020-3159. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

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