CVE-2021-1500: Cisco Webex Video Mesh Arbitrary Site Redirection Vulnerability
First published: Thu Nov 04 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Webex Video Mesh could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect a user to a malicious web page. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation of the URL parameters in an HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to redirect a user to a malicious website. Attackers may use this type of vulnerability, known as an open redirect attack, as part of a phishing attack to persuade users to unknowingly visit malicious sites.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Collaboration Meeting Rooms | =2.0 | |
| Cisco Webex Video Mesh | <2021.10.18.2439m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1500?
CVE-2021-1500 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Webex Video Mesh that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect a user to a malicious web page.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1500?
The severity of CVE-2021-1500 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1500?
Cisco Collaboration Meeting Rooms version 2.0 and Cisco Webex Video Mesh up to version 2021.10.18.2439m are affected by CVE-2021-1500.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1500?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1500 by exploiting improper input validation of URL parameters in an HTTP request.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1500?
For more information about CVE-2021-1500, you can visit the Cisco Security Advisory at https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vmesh-openred-AGNRmf5.
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