CVE-2017-12365 : What You Need to Know

Cisco WebEx Event Center has a vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker, allowing unauthorized access to meeting details. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2017-12365

Cisco WebEx Event Center vulnerability allowing authenticated remote attackers to access unlisted meeting information.

What is CVE-2017-12365?

A flaw in Cisco WebEx Event Center allows attackers to view both listed and unlisted meeting details, potentially enabling unauthorized participation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-12365

Authenticated remote attackers can access meeting information not publicly listed
Attackers could participate in meetings they are not authorized to attend

Technical Details of CVE-2017-12365

Cisco WebEx Event Center vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Design flaw in Cisco WebEx Event Center
Attacker can execute a query to view scheduled meetings
Both listed and unlisted meetings can be accessed

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco WebEx Event Center
Version: Cisco WebEx Event Center

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker performs a specific query on the Event Center website
Retrieves information about scheduled meetings

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2017-12365 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor Cisco's security advisories for patches
Implement access controls to restrict meeting participation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Cisco WebEx Event Center
Conduct security training to raise awareness of potential vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Cisco to address the vulnerability