CVE-2026-20233: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Cisco Cisco Webex Meetings
CVE-2026-20233 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Webex Meetings. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser by persuading the user to follow a malicious link. Cisco has addressed this vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service, and no customer action is needed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user input in the Cisco Webex Meetings web interface, enabling an attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, which could lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser or access to sensitive browser-based information. Cisco has remediated this issue within the Webex Meetings service itself.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction and is rated with a medium severity (CVSS 6.1). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Cisco has addressed this vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service, and no customer action is required. Since this is not a cloud service and no explicit patch or remediation level is provided, users should verify with Cisco advisories for any updates. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-20233: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Cisco Cisco Webex Meetings
Description
CVE-2026-20233 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Webex Meetings. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser by persuading the user to follow a malicious link. Cisco has addressed this vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service, and no customer action is needed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user input in the Cisco Webex Meetings web interface, enabling an attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, which could lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser or access to sensitive browser-based information. Cisco has remediated this issue within the Webex Meetings service itself.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction and is rated with a medium severity (CVSS 6.1). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Cisco has addressed this vulnerability in the Webex Meetings service, and no customer action is required. Since this is not a cloud service and no explicit patch or remediation level is provided, users should verify with Cisco advisories for any updates. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.399Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a206578e29bf47b50d40fa0
Added to database: 06/03/2026, 17:33:44 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 19:42:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 48
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