cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS: Cisco Webex Meetings Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Webex Meetings could have allowed an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Cisco has addressed this vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service, and no customer action is needed.This vulnerability existed because of insufficient validation of user input. Prior to this vulnerability being addressed, an attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by persuading a user to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could have allowed the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of the targeted user or access sensitive, browser-based information.As mentioned, Cisco has addressed this vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service, and no customer action is necessary to update on-premises software or devices. 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-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Operational
No customer action is necessary; Cisco has addressed the vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service. There are no workarounds and no on-premises updates required.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS?
The severity of cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS is medium, rated at 4.
What type of vulnerability is cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS?
cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can I fix the cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS vulnerability myself?
No customer action is needed to fix the cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS vulnerability as Cisco has addressed it in the Webex Meetings service.
Who is affected by the cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS vulnerability?
The cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS vulnerability affects users of the Cisco Webex Meetings service.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS?
An attacker could conduct a cross-site scripting attack by exploiting the cisco-sa-webex-xss-jw3NeQzS vulnerability.