cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject: Cisco IP Phone 6800, 7800, and 8800 Series with Multiplatform Firmware Web UI Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based UI of Cisco IP Phone 6800, 7800, and 8800 Series with Multiplatform Firmware could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a command injection and execute commands with the privileges of the web server. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including arbitrary shell commands in a specific user input field. Cisco will release software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject?
The severity of the cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject vulnerability is high due to the potential for command injection by an authenticated attacker.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject?
To mitigate cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject, update the affected Cisco IP Phone firmware to the latest recommended version.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject?
The cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject vulnerability affects Cisco IP Phone 6800, 7800, and 8800 Series devices with Multiplatform Firmware.
What are the potential consequences of cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject?
If exploited, cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the web server with elevated privileges.
Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject?
Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to exploit the cisco-sa-20180711-phone-webui-inject vulnerability.