CVE-2021-1525: Cisco Webex Meetings and Webex Meetings Server File Redirect Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings and Cisco Webex Meetings Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect users to a malicious file. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of URL paths in the application interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to follow a specially crafted URL that is designed to cause Cisco Webex Meetings to include a remote file in the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the application to offer a remote file to a user, which could allow the attacker to conduct further phishing or spoofing attacks.
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What is CVE-2021-1525?
CVE-2021-1525 is a vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings and Cisco Webex Meetings Server that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect users to a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2021-1525?
CVE-2021-1525 has a severity value of 6.1, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1525?
Cisco Webex Meetings Online version 41.3.5 and Cisco WebEx Meetings Server versions 3.0 up to but excluding 4.0 are affected by CVE-2021-1525.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2021-1525 be exploited?
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by redirecting users to a malicious file.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1525?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1525 at the Cisco Security Advisory page: [https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webex-redirect-XuZFU3PH](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webex-redirect-XuZFU3PH).