cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss: Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 03 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected 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-uipp-7900-xss
Credit: Yavuz Atlas.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss?
The severity of cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss is classified as high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote attacks.
What type of attack can be conducted due to cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss?
cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss allows for a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against users of the web-based management interface.
How can I mitigate the cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss vulnerability?
To mitigate the cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss?
Users of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series who utilize the web-based management interface are affected by cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss.
Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the cisco-sa-20181003-uipp-7900-xss vulnerability.
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