#VU17839 Improper Authentication in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance - CVE-2019-1662

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17839

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1662

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists in the Quality of Voice Reporting (QOVR) service due to insufficient authentication controls. A remote attacker can connect to the QOVR service with a valid username and perform actions with the privileges of the user that is used for access.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance: 12.1

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190220-pca-access

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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.