Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service vulnerability

What happened

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service (Unified CM IM&P) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. 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, browser-based information.

Affected versions

Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service: 12.5(1); 12.5(1)SU1; 12.5(1)SU2; 12.5(1)SU3; 12.5(1)SU4; 14; 12.5(1)SU5; 14SU1; 12.5(1)SU6; 14SU2; 14SU2a; 12.5(1)SU7; 14SU3; 12.5(1)SU8; 15; 15SU1; 14SU4; 12.5(1)SU9; 15SU2 Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

• Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
• Review affected product exposure and access logs.