CVE-2019-1643 : Security Advisory and Response

Cisco Prime Infrastructure is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary script code or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2019-1643

Cisco Prime Infrastructure is susceptible to a vulnerability that could be exploited by convincing a user to click on a malicious link, leading to an XSS attack.

What is CVE-2019-1643?

The vulnerability in Cisco Prime Infrastructure's web-based management interface allows remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks without authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1643

Attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the affected interface
Unauthorized access to sensitive browser-related data is possible

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1643

Cisco Prime Infrastructure's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface
Attackers need to trick users into clicking on a crafted link

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Vendor: Cisco
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-1643 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly update Cisco Prime Infrastructure to the latest version
Educate users about phishing attacks and suspicious links

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement web application firewalls to filter and monitor incoming traffic
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and security updates provided by Cisco promptly