CVE-2020-27133CWE-201

Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities

Critical · published December 11, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Cisco Jabber is hiding a critical secret: multiple vulnerabilities could let attackers run arbitrary programs with elevated privileges! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel concierge who can access any guest's room with just a single secret code — once they have that, they can do anything from snooping to rearranging the furniture! If exploited, attackers could gain access to sensitive information or even take full control of the underlying operating system. This could result in data leaks, unauthorized access to files, or manipulation of system settings — a nightmare scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel concierge who can access any guest's room with just a single secret code — once they have that, they can do anything from snooping to rearranging the furniture! These vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber for Windows, MacOS, and mobile platforms allow unauthorized code execution by exploiting security flaws, leading to elevated privileges on the operating system.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could gain access to sensitive information or even take full control of the underlying operating system. This could result in data leaks, unauthorized access to files, or manipulation of system settings — a nightmare scenario for any organization! To protect yourself, promptly upgrade to the latest version of Cisco Jabber. Regularly review security settings and implement strict access controls to minimize potential exploits. Don't wait — secure your communications now! You've got this! With these steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep those attackers at bay! 🛡️

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
0.01137 · 66.3th 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
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