cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss: Cisco Jabber Client Framework Instant Message Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input of an affected client. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary JavaScript in the Jabber client of the recipient. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the targeted client or allow the attacker to access sensitive client-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-20190109-jcf-im-xss

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Jabber Client Framework

Event History

Jan 9, 2019
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss?

The severity of cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss is considered to be high, as it allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) on affected systems.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss?

To fix cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss, update your Cisco Jabber Client Framework to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss?

Users of Cisco Jabber Client Framework are affected by cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss vulnerability.

4

What type of attack does cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss allow?

cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against users of the vulnerable Cisco Jabber Client Framework.

5

Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss?

Yes, exploitation of cisco-sa-20190109-jcf-im-xss requires the attacker to be authenticated.

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