Vulnerability identifier: #VU12079

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0259

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco MATE
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to conduct CSRF attack on the target system.

The weakness exists in the web-based management interface due to insufficient CSRF protection. A remote attacker can trick the victim into following a malicious link or visiting an attacker-controlled website, submit arbitrary requests via the device manager web interface with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco MATE: 7.1

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-MATE

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.