CVE-2021-1562: Cisco BroadWorks Application Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jul 08 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the XSI-Actions interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation and authorization of specific commands that a user can execute within the XSI-Actions interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and issuing a specific set of commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to join a Call Center instance and have calls that they do not have permissions to access distributed to them from the Call Center queue. At the time of publication, Cisco had not released updates that address this vulnerability for Cisco BroadWorks Application Server. However, firmware patches are available.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco BroadWorks Application Server | >=22.0<22.0.2020.08 | |
| Cisco BroadWorks Application Server | >=23.0<23.0.2020.08 | |
| Cisco BroadWorks Application Server | >=24.0<24.0.2020.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-1562.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'A vulnerability in the XSI-Actions interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system.'
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1562?
The severity of CVE-2021-1562 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-1562?
Cisco BroadWorks Application Server versions 22.0.2020.08, 23.0.2020.08, and 24.0.2020.08 are affected by CVE-2021-1562.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1562?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1562 by using the XSI-Actions interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Server to access sensitive information after authenticating.
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