Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in the SOAP application programming interface (API) endpoints of the web services directory of Cisco Unified MeetingPlace could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections in the API endpoints. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace instance to visit an attacker-controlled website that unknowingly allows the creation of a new administrative user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the new administrative user account to conduct further attacks.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker may provide a link that directs a user to a malicious site and use misleading language or instructions to convince the user to follow the link.
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Cisco has released bug ID CSCus97494 for registered users that contains additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Vulnerable Products
At the time this alert was first published, Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8.6(1.9) was vulnerable. Later versions of Cisco Unified MeetingPlace may also be vulnerable.Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities.
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Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Users should verify that unsolicited links are safe to follow.
For additional information about CSRF attacks and potential mitigation methods, see the Cisco Applied Mitigation Bulletin Understanding Cross-Site Request Forgery Threat Vectors.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
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Cisco customers with active contracts can obtain updates through the Software Center at the following link: Cisco. Cisco customers without contracts can obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209 or via email at tac@cisco.com.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial Release NA Final 2015-Apr-21
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