CVE-2024-20405 Cross-site scripting in Cisco Finesse
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code or access sensitive data via stored XSS in Cisco Finesse web interface.
- 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-2024-20405?
CVE-2024-20405 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Finesse, published on 5 Jun 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 Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored XSS attack by exploiting an RFI vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for specific HTTP requests that are sent to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user 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 information on the affected device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20405?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Finesse.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20405 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-2024-20405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Finesse
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg5f-6jp8-fpqw.