cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf: Cisco Hosted Collaboration Mediation Fulfillment Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Hosted Collaboration Mediation Fulfillment (HCM-F) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a targeted user to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send arbitrary requests that could change the password of a targeted user. An attacker could then take unauthorized actions on behalf of the targeted user. Cisco has released 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-20200122-hcm-f-csrf
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf?
The severity of cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf?
To fix cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf, apply the responsible Cisco security patches that address CSRF vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by the cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf vulnerability?
Organizations using Cisco Hosted Collaboration Mediation Fulfillment are affected by the cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf vulnerability.
What type of attack can be conducted using cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf?
cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Is authentication required for exploiting cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf?
No, exploitation of cisco-sa-20200122-hcm-f-csrf does not require authentication.