How severe is CVE-2021-1242?

This vulnerability has a severity rating of MEDIUM with a CVSS score of 4.3 out of 10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1242?

This is classified as CWE-450, which is a common weakness in software security.

CVE-2021-1242 - MEDIUM Severity | CVSS 4.3

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Teams could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to manipulate file names within the messaging interface. The vulnerability exists because the affected software mishandles character rendering. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sharing a file within the application interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify how the shared file name displays within the interface, which could allow the attacker to conduct phishing or spoofing attacks.

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