Vulnerability identifier: #VU24671

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3130

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Unity Connection
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the web management interface. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite files on the underlying filesystem of an affected system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Unity Connection: All versions

---

External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cuc-dirtrv-M9HpnME4

---

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.