CVE-2020-3542: Cisco Webex Training Unauthorized Meeting Join Vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Training could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to join a password-protected meeting without providing the meeting password. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of input to API requests that are a part of meeting join flow. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an API request to the application, which would return a URL that includes a meeting join page that is prepopulated with the meeting username and password. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to join the password-protected meeting. The attacker would be visible in the attendee list of the meeting.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Webex Training<40.7.6

Event History

Sep 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3542?

CVE-2020-3542 has been rated with a medium severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-3542?

To fix CVE-2020-3542, upgrade Cisco Webex Training to version 40.7.6 or later.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2020-3542?

CVE-2020-3542 can be exploited by an authenticated, remote attacker who can join a password-protected meeting.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3542?

CVE-2020-3542 affects Cisco Webex Training versions prior to 40.7.6.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-3542?

Yes, an attacker needs to be authenticated to exploit CVE-2020-3542.

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