CVE-2019-1670 Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Medium 6.1 Published 7 Feb 2019 Updated 21 Nov 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers via insufficient input validation in the web interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-1670?

CVE-2019-1670 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, published on 7 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of a user-supplied value. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to click a specific link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to submit arbitrary requests to the affected system via a web browser with the privileges of the user.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1670?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Unified Intelligence Center.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1670?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1670 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-2019-1670 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1670 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c44q-5wgx-9mxh.