CVE-2021-1544: cisco cisco webex meetings

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-1544 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in cisco cisco webex meetings. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 04-06-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in logging mechanisms of Cisco Webex Meetings client software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain access to sensitive information. This vulnerability is due to unsafe logging of application actions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging onto the local system and accessing files containing the logged details. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive information, including meeting data and recorded meeting transcriptions.

• CWE-497Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control SphereThe product does not properly prevent sensitive system-level information from being accessed by unauthorized actors who do not have the same level of access to the underlying system as the product does.