cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss: Cisco Unity Connection Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input that is processed by the web-based interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the web-based interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

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-20181003-uc-xss

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Unity Connection

Event History

Oct 3, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss?

The severity of cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss?

To fix cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss, update to the latest version of Cisco Unity Connection that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss allow?

cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss allows an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

4

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss?

Users of the web-based interface of Cisco Unity Connection are affected by cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss.

5

What causes the vulnerability in cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss?

The vulnerability in cisco-sa-20181003-uc-xss is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input.

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