CVE-2014-3395

Vulnerability

Cisco WebEx Meetings Server (WMS) version 2.5 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to trigger the download of arbitrary files by sending a specially crafted URL. The issue is identified by Bug ID CSCup10343 and is described in Cisco Security Notice CVE-2014-3395 [1]. No authentication or special privileges are required to exploit this flaw.

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a URL that references a target file on the server. The attacker does not need to be authenticated or have any prior access to the system. By sending this crafted URL to a user or directly to the server, the attacker can initiate the download of arbitrary files from the server's filesystem.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to download arbitrary files from the Cisco WebEx Meetings Server. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, including configuration files, user data, or other confidential materials stored on the server. The impact is limited to information disclosure; the attacker does not gain code execution or administrative control.

Mitigation

No fix is explicitly mentioned in the available references [1]. However, Cisco typically addresses such vulnerabilities in software updates. Users should upgrade to a later version of Cisco WebEx Meetings Server if available. As of the publication date (2014-09-30), no workaround is provided in the referenced advisory.