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6.8

Cisco WebEx Meeting Center can be disrupted by attackers

CVE-2013-5529 · published 13 years ago
Summary

The server component that handles deployments in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not correctly check the password used for deployment requests. Because of this, a remote attacker could trigger unauthorized deployments or stop legitimate deployments, causing service interruptions. Apply the vendor's patch or update the server to the latest version to fix the validation issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco webex_meetings_server All versions
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The deployment module in the server in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not properly validate the passphrase, which allows remote attackers to launch a deployment or cause a denial of service (deplo...
The deployment module in the server in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not properly validate the passphrase, which allows remote attackers to launch a deployment or cause a denial of service (deployment interruption) via a direct request, aka Bug ID CSCuf52200.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published16 Oct 2013
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-5529 · NVD
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