CVE-2022-20853

HIGH

Published Nov 15, 2024 Modified Jul 31, 2025 CWE-352

Description

A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence VCS could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the REST API to follow a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected system to reload. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. 

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All
cisco	telepresence_video_communication_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-expressway-csrf-sqpsSfY6

Other References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-bw-thinrcpt-xss-gSj4CecU https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cssm-priv-esc-SEjz69dv https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-wsa-prv-esc-8PdRU8t8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20853? +

How severe is CVE-2022-20853? +

CVE-2022-20853 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20853? +

CVE-2022-20853 affects products from cisco, specifically: telepresence_video_communication_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-20853? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 7.4
Severity: HIGH
Published: Nov 15, 2024

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