cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss: Cisco Webex DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 18 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Webex could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a Document Object Model-based (DOM-based) cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters that are passed to the affected software by using the HTTP POST method. An attacker who can submit malicious scripts to the affected user interface element could execute arbitrary script or HTML code in the user’s browser in the context of the affected site. 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-20180718-webex-DOM-xss
Credit: Gabriele Pippi.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Webex |
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss?
The severity of cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized remote code execution.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss?
To mitigate cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss, ensure your Cisco Webex platform is updated to the latest version with applied security patches.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss?
Cisco Webex users accessing the web interface are potentially affected by the cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss vulnerability.
What type of attack is associated with cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss?
cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss is associated with a Document Object Model-based (DOM-based) cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
Can cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss be exploited without authentication?
Yes, cisco-sa-20180718-webex-DOM-xss can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
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