CVE-2019-1670 : What You Need to Know

Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2019-1670

A security weakness in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software has been identified, potentially leading to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

What is CVE-2019-1670?

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to remotely execute an XSS attack against a user through the web interface of an impacted system due to inadequate validation on user-provided input.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1670

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: Low
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: Required
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1670

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software allows an attacker to execute an XSS attack by persuading a user to click on a specific link, enabling the attacker to send arbitrary requests with the user's privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Unified Contact Center Express
Vendor: Cisco
Version: Not Applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs to convince a user to click on a malicious link to exploit the vulnerability, allowing them to perform XSS attacks on the affected system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement security patches provided by Cisco.
Educate users about phishing attacks and suspicious links.
Monitor web traffic for any unusual activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness.
Utilize web application firewalls to prevent XSS attacks.
Employ input validation mechanisms to mitigate XSS risks.
Follow best practices for secure web application development.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security updates and patches released by Cisco to address the XSS vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software.