CVE-2014-3324 in TelePresence
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the login page in the administrative web interface in Cisco TelePresence Server Software 4.0(2.8) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted parameter, aka Bug ID CSCup90060.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/10/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-3324 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in Cisco TelePresence Server Software version 4.0(2.8) within its administrative web interface login page. This security weakness falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically manifesting as a vulnerability in the authentication mechanism that could be exploited by remote attackers without requiring any authentication credentials. The flaw exists in the processing of user-supplied input parameters within the administrative interface, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of authenticated sessions.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious parameters and submits them through the login page of the administrative web interface. The server fails to properly sanitize or validate these input parameters, allowing the injected script code to be executed in the browser of any user who accesses the affected page. This particular vulnerability affects the administrative web interface which typically requires elevated privileges, making the potential impact significantly more severe than standard user-facing XSS vulnerabilities. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it targets the login page of an administrative interface, potentially enabling attackers to hijack administrative sessions or gain unauthorized access to sensitive system configurations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it could enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, or manipulate the administrative interface to execute unauthorized commands. Attackers could potentially use this vulnerability to redirect authenticated users to malicious websites, steal session cookies, or even modify system configurations through the compromised administrative interface. The presence of this vulnerability in the TelePresence Server Software creates a significant risk for organizations relying on Cisco's video conferencing solutions, as it could lead to complete compromise of the administrative functions and potentially the entire system infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the administrative web interface, undermining the security posture of the entire Cisco TelePresence deployment.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the affected Cisco TelePresence Server Software to the latest available version that addresses the XSS flaw. Organizations should also implement input validation and output encoding measures at the network level to filter malicious content before it reaches the vulnerable application. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of the administrative interface to trusted networks only. Additionally, security monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious parameter inputs and anomalous access patterns. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, as attackers could leverage the XSS to execute malicious commands through the compromised administrative interface, and T1566 for Phishing, as the attack vector could involve social engineering to deliver malicious payloads to administrators. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the TelePresence infrastructure and ensure comprehensive protection against similar attack vectors.