CVE-2020-27132CWE-201

Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities

Critical · published December 11, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Multiple critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber could let an attacker run arbitrary programs on your system, like a rogue chef taking over the kitchen and serving whatever they want! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant where the head chef has the power to change every recipe without oversight—if an intruder poses as the chef, they could serve up malicious dishes that wreak havoc in your system. An attacker could gain elevated privileges and access sensitive information, putting your entire organization at risk. This means they could execute harmful programs, steal critical data, or even take control of your systems, leading to devastating consequences.

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant where the head chef has the power to change every recipe without oversight—if an intruder poses as the chef, they could serve up malicious dishes that wreak havoc in your system. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to exploit Cisco Jabber on Windows, MacOS, and mobile platforms to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, bypassing normal security measures.

What to do

An attacker could gain elevated privileges and access sensitive information, putting your entire organization at risk. This means they could execute harmful programs, steal critical data, or even take control of your systems, leading to devastating consequences. Immediately patch to the latest version to secure your systems. Review all related configurations, and ensure proper access controls are in place to minimize potential threats. Regularly monitor for unusual activity as an extra precaution. You've got this! With a quick patch and some vigilance, you can keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01447 · 73.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-201 · Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data
Published
2020-12-11T16:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 16:40Z
    Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities
    cvelistv5