CVE-2018-15442 Details
Description
A vulnerability in the update service of Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by invoking the update service command with a crafted argument. An exploit could allow the attacker to run arbitrary commands with SYSTEM user privileges. While the CVSS Attack Vector metric denotes the requirement for an attacker to have local access, administrators should be aware that in Active Directory deployments, the vulnerability could be exploited remotely by leveraging the operating system remote management tools.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 25, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181024-webex-injection | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45695/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45696/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105734 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041942 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181024-webex-injection | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45695/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45696/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105734 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041942 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| cisco webex meetings desktop | < 33.6.4 |
CPE
Remediation
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| cisco webex productivity tools | >= 32.6.0, < 33.0.6 |
CPE
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 9, 2019 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 29, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 26, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 25, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |