CVE-2018-15426 Cisco Unity Connection Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the Cisco Unity Connection web interface, allowing execution of arbitrary code or data theft.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-15426?
CVE-2018-15426 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Unity Connection, published on 5 Oct 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based interface of the affected software. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input that is processed by the web-based interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the web-based interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Unity Connection.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2018-15426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity Connection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7hq-45mg-c8p3.