SB2021011903 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Finesse



SB2021011903 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Finesse

Published: January 19, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021011903
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1245)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1246)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for a specific section of the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can obtain access to a section of the interface, which they could use to obtain potentially confidential information and create arbitrary XML files.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.