CVE-2024-20405: finesse Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored XSS attack by exploiting an RFI vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for specific HTTP requests that are sent to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive information on the affected device.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cisco	finesse	< 11.6\(1\)
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All
cisco	finesse	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-finesse-ssrf-rfi-Um7wT8Ew https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-finesse-ssrf-rfi-Um7wT8Ew

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20405? +

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored XSS attack by exploiting an RFI vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for specific HTTP requests that are sent to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive information on the affected device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20405? +

CVE-2024-20405 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20405? +

CVE-2024-20405 affects products from cisco, specifically: finesse. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20405? +

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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