CVE-2015-4304

The web framework in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance before 10.5.1.53684-1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, and…

published September 20, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Just a crafted URL can let a remote authenticated user slip past access controls like a covert agent sneaking into a secure facility! 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter hands out VIP access cards without checking IDs. If someone has these cards, they can stroll into the kitchen, look at any recipe, or even take over the chef's job! 🍽️ In this case, an attacker could create administrative accounts or access sensitive data from any tenant domain. This could lead to unauthorized control and data leaks, potentially compromising the integrity of the entire system! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter hands out VIP access cards without checking IDs. If someone has these cards, they can stroll into the kitchen, look at any recipe, or even take over the chef's job! 🍽️ This vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance allows remote authenticated users to bypass access restrictions due to insufficient validation of crafted URLs, thus enabling them to perform actions they shouldn't be able to.

What to do

In this case, an attacker could create administrative accounts or access sensitive data from any tenant domain. This could lead to unauthorized control and data leaks, potentially compromising the integrity of the entire system! 😱 Update to version 10.5.1.53684-1 or later to address this issue. Additionally, review user access settings and ensure proper validation for all incoming URLs to prevent exploitation. 🔒 You've got this! With these steps, you’ll be tightening up security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02644 · 85.5th percentile
Published
2015-09-20T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 01:00Z
    The web framework in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance before 10.5.1.53684-1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, and…
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