Platform
cisco
Component
cisco-socialminer
CVE-2019-1668 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the chat feed feature of Cisco SocialMiner. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can inject malicious scripts into the chat feed, which will then be executed in the context of a user's web browser. This vulnerability impacts versions prior to a patch release (version information not specified). Mitigation strategies involve careful input validation and output encoding.
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1668 by crafting a malicious link containing XSS payloads and persuading a user to click it. When the user visits the link, the malicious script will be executed in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal cookies, redirect the user to a phishing site, or deface the web page. The attacker could also gain access to sensitive information displayed within the chat feed. The blast radius extends to all users who interact with the vulnerable chat feed.
CVE-2019-1668 was published on January 24, 2019. No public exploits or active campaigns are currently known. The vulnerability's severity is medium, indicating a potential for exploitation if users are not vigilant. Check Cisco's security advisories for updates and potential workarounds.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.28% (51% percentile)
CVSS Vector
Due to the lack of a specified fixed version, immediate mitigation focuses on reducing the attack surface. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data displayed in the chat feed. Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules to filter out malicious requests. Regularly review and update security policies to address emerging threats. Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links.
Actualizar Cisco SocialMiner a una versión que corrija la vulnerabilidad XSS. Consultar el advisory de Cisco para obtener la versión corregida y las instrucciones de actualización específicas: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-miner-chat-xss
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It's an XSS vulnerability in Cisco SocialMiner's chat feed, allowing attackers to execute scripts in a user's browser.
If you're using Cisco SocialMiner and haven't applied a vendor patch, you may be vulnerable. Specific affected versions are not disclosed.
Apply the vendor-provided patch when available. Until then, implement input validation and output encoding.
Currently, there are no known public exploits or active campaigns targeting this vulnerability.
Refer to Cisco's security advisories and the NVD entry for CVE-2019-1668 for detailed information.
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