CVE-2019-1658 : Security Advisory and Response

Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2019-1658

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center that could be exploited by an unauthorized remote attacker to carry out a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack.

What is CVE-2019-1658?

The vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the affected device by exploiting the lack of CSRF protections in the web-based management interface.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1658

The vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary actions on the affected device using a web browser and the user's privileges, potentially compromising the device's security.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1658

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability:

Vulnerability Description

The web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center lacks sufficient CSRF protections, enabling unauthorized actions by attackers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center
Vendor: Cisco
Affected Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must persuade a user to click on a specially crafted malicious link, granting the attacker the ability to perform arbitrary actions on the device.

Mitigation and Prevention

Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are crucial to mitigating the risk posed by CVE-2019-1658:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement security patches provided by Cisco
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious links

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security awareness training for users to prevent social engineering attacks

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security updates and patches released by Cisco to address the vulnerability