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CVE-2014-8025

4.3 · MEDIUM

The API in the Guest Server in Cisco Jabber, when HTML5 is used, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during an HTTP (1) GET or (2) POST response, aka Bug…

Published Dec 23, 2014ciscoCWE-200EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2014-8025 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco jabber_guest. It was published on December 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The API in the Guest Server in Cisco Jabber, when HTML5 is used, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during an HTTP (1) GET or (2) POST response, aka Bug ID CSCus19801.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update jabber_guest to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8025?

CVE-2014-8025 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco jabber_guest. It was published on December 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8025?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8025?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update jabber_guest to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8025?

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