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Cisco MediaSense Sensitive Data in Query String/Cookie Vulnerability

Cisco-SA-20130923-CVE-2013-5502 · Medium · Published · Updated

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco MediaSense could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to collect sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to sensitive information being transmitted via an insecure channel. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by capturing the traffic between the MediaSense server and client. An exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information pertaining to the user authenticated with the affected system. Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability in a security notice; however, software updates are not available. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would likely need access to trusted, internal networks in which the targeted device may reside. This access requirement decreases the likelihood of a successful exploit.

Workarounds

Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.

Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.

Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.

CVEsCVE-2013-5502
Cisco Bug IDsCSCuj23344
CVSS ScoreBase 5.0
Base 5.0 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:U/RC:C
Product Names From Source
Cisco MediaSense

Related Products

Product CVE Evidence
Cisco MediaSense CVE-2013-5502 Cisco OpenVuln