Command execution in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-15442 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-77 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Command injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU15525
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15442
CWE-ID:
CWE-77 - Command injection
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the update service of Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters. A local attacker can invoke the update service command with a crafted argument and run arbitrary commands with SYSTEM user privileges.
MitigationUpdate to version 33.6.4.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco Webex Meetings Desktop App: before 33.6.4
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
