Vulnerability identifier: #VU24155

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16005

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Webex Video Mesh
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system with root privileges on a targeted node.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Webex Video Mesh: 2018.10.04.1692m - 2019.08.21.1941m.2

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200108-webex-video

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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