CVE-2021-1599: Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jul 22 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of a parameter that is used by the web-based management interface. 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 code in the context of the interface, access sensitive, browser-based information, or cause an affected device to reboot under certain conditions.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal | <=12.5\(1\) |
Remedy
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cvp-xss-yvE6L8Zq
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1599?
CVE-2021-1599 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user.
How does CVE-2021-1599 affect Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal?
CVE-2021-1599 affects Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal by allowing an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1599?
The severity of CVE-2021-1599 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1599?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1599 by utilizing a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user through the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-1599?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory that provides information on how to mitigate the vulnerability and protect against potential exploits.
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