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CVE-2015-0583

5.0 · MEDIUM

Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not properly restrict the content of URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to file: URIs, aka Bug ID CSCus18281.

Published Jan 14, 2015ciscoCWE-200EPSS 1.35%

Overview

CVE-2015-0583 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco webex_meeting_center. It was published on January 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not properly restrict the content of URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to file: URIs, aka Bug ID CSCus18281.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update webex_meeting_center 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-2015-0583?

CVE-2015-0583 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco webex_meeting_center. It was published on January 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-0583?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2015-0583?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update webex_meeting_center 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-2015-0583?

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