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CVE-2019-1668: Cisco SocialMiner Chat Feed Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the chat feed feature of Cisco SocialMiner could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the web-based user interface of an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input delivered to the chat feed as part of an HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to follow a link to attacker-controlled content. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Cisco SocialMiner has a chat feed XSS flaw that could let an attacker run script in a user's browser if that user is persuaded to open attacker-controlled content. The impact is browser-level data exposure or interface manipulation, not direct server takeover. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Cisco SocialMiner with users accessing the affected web-based interface and chat feed feature. The bundle does not provide affected version ranges or CPEs. Treat this as a moderate, user-assisted web application risk. Prioritize if SocialMiner is exposed beyond a trusted internal audience or handles sensitive customer interaction data. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco's advisory for affected releases, fixed software, and any official workaround status.; Upgrade or remediate according to Cisco's published guidance for SocialMiner.; Restrict access to the SocialMiner web interface to trusted users and networks where feasible..

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-1668Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
CiscoCisco SocialMinern/aListed
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CWE details

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.