CVE-2019-1860 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-1860, a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center allowing attackers to manipulate sensitive information. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Remote File Injection Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2019-1860
This CVE involves an unauthenticated remote attacker exploiting a vulnerability in the dashboard gadget rendering of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center.
What is CVE-2019-1860?
The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain or manipulate sensitive information transmitted between a user's browser and Cisco Unified Intelligence Center by coercing the user to load a malicious gadget.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1860
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.9 (Medium)
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- User Interaction: Required
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1860
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is a result of inadequate validation of gadgets in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center, allowing attackers to access sensitive information and alter data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center
- Vendor: Cisco
- Version: Unspecified
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by coercing users to load a malicious gadget, enabling access to sensitive information and user credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-1860.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Cisco
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
Patching and Updates
- Cisco has released patches to address the vulnerability
- Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly