CVE-2019-1660 : What You Need to Know

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Simple Object Access Protocol Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2019-1660

This CVE involves a weakness in the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) of Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) software, potentially allowing unauthorized access to affected devices.

What is CVE-2019-1660?

The vulnerability in Cisco TMS software could enable an attacker to access system management tools without proper authentication by sending crafted SOAP calls to the device.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1660

The lack of appropriate access and authentication controls on the affected TMS software poses a risk of unauthorized access to system management tools.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1660

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper access and authentication controls on the affected Cisco TMS software, allowing unauthorized access to system management tools.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS)
Vendor: Cisco
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for suspicious SOAP calls
Restrict access to trusted networks

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong network segmentation
Enforce strict authentication controls
Regularly update and patch software