Cisco Security Advisory
Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App and Webex Meetings Client URL Filtering Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:X/RL:X/RC:X
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A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App and Cisco Webex Meetings Client could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute programs on an affected end-user system.
The vulnerability is due to improper validation of input that is supplied to application URLs. The attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to follow a malicious URL. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the application to execute other programs that are already present on the end-user system. If malicious files are planted on the system or on an accessible network file path, the attacker could execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webex-client-url-fcmpdfVY
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Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App and Cisco Webex Meetings Client releases earlier than Release 39.5.12.
To determine which release of Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App is installed on a system, see the Check the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App Version help article.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
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There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html
Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Customers Without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco TAC: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html
Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.
Fixed Releases
Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App and Cisco Webex Meetings Client releases 40.1.0 and later. For lockdown versions of Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App and Cisco Webex Meetings Client, Cisco fixed this vulnerability in releases 39.5.12 and later.
Administrators can update the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for their user bases by following the instructions in the IT Administrator Guide for Mass Deployment of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App.
Users can update the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App by following the instructions in the Update the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App article.
Users can update the Cisco Webex Meetings Client by following the instructions in the Download the Webex Client article.
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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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This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
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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 1.1 Updated the title and several sections to include Webex Meetings Client. Title, Summary, Vulnerable Products, and Fixed Software Final 2020-AUG-11 1.0 Initial public release. - Final 2020-JUN-17
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