#VU67967 Improper Certificate Validation in Expressway Series and TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) - CVE-2022-20814

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67967

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20814

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Expressway Series
Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS)
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a lack of validation of the SSL server certificate. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and view the intercepted traffic in clear text or alter the contents of the traffic.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Expressway Series: 14.0

TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS): 14.0

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-expressway-csrf-sqpsSfY6

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.