CVE-2019-1679

What it is

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco TelePresence Conductor, Cisco Expressway Series, and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to trigger an HTTP request from an affected server to an arbitrary host. This type of attack is commonly referred to as server-side request forgery (SSRF). The vulnerability is due to insufficient access controls for the REST API of Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence VCS. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted HTTP request to the affected server. Versions prior to XC4.3.4 are affected.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

2.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-02-07 21:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-02-07 21:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:29 UTC

Exploit probability

2.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-918 · Server-side request forgery

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server < x12.5
• Cisco Telepresence Conductor < xc4.3.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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