CVE-2021-1410

MEDIUM
Published Nov 18, 2024 Modified Aug 5, 2025 CWE-284

Description

A vulnerability in the distribution list feature of Cisco Webex Meetings could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to modify a distribution list that belongs to another user of their organization. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement for requests to update distribution lists. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the Webex Meetings interface to modify an existing distribution list. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify a distribution list that belongs to a user other than themselves.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings
cisco webex_meetings

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1410? +
A vulnerability in the distribution list feature of Cisco Webex Meetings could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to modify a distribution list that belongs to another user of their organization. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement for requests to update distribution lists. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the Webex Meetings interface to modify an existing distribution list. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify a distribution list that belongs to a user other than themselves.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2021-1410? +
CVE-2021-1410 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1410? +
CVE-2021-1410 affects products from cisco, specifically: webex_meetings. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-1410? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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