CVE-2024-20270 Cross-site scripting in Cisco BroadWorks

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can inject scripts into the Cisco BroadWorks management interface, potentially executing code or stealing data from users.

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-2024-20270?

CVE-2024-20270 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco BroadWorks, published on 17 Jan 2024. 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 management interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and Cisco BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20270?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Broadworks Application Delivery Platform, Cisco Broadworks Xtended Services Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20270?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20270 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-2024-20270 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20270 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7vr-hqc2-8fm9.

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