cisco-sa-ucm-file-read-qgjhEc3A: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 06 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request that contains directory traversal character sequences to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive files on the operating system. 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-ucm-file-read-qgjhEc3A
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified CM | =14.0 and earlier<14SU2=12.5(1) and earlier<12.5(1)SU6 | 14SU2 12.5(1)SU6 |
| Cisco Unified CM SME | =14.0 and earlier<14SU2=12.5(1) and earlier<12.5(1)SU6 | 14SU2 12.5(1)SU6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Unified Communications Manager vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Unified Communications Manager vulnerability is cisco-sa-ucm-file-read-qgjhEc3A.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Cisco Unified Communications Manager Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
The severity level of this vulnerability is medium.
How does this vulnerability affect Cisco Unified Communications Manager?
This vulnerability affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager versions 14.0 and earlier, as well as version 14SU2 and version 12.5(1) and earlier, as well as version 12.5(1)SU6.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition.
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