CVE-2021-1221
CVE-2021-1221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Cisco Webex Meetings
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the user interface of Cisco Webex Meetings and Cisco Webex Meetings Server Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject a hyperlink into a meeting invitation email. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a URL into a field in the user interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to generate a Webex Meetings invitation email that contains a link to a destination of their choosing. Because this email is sent from a trusted source, the recipient may be more likely to click the link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1221?
- A vulnerability in the user interface of Cisco Webex Meetings and Cisco Webex Meetings Server Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject a hyperlink into a meeting invitation email. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a URL into a field in the user interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to generate a Webex Meetings invitation email that contains a link to a destination of their choosing. Because this email is sent from a trusted source, the recipient may be more likely to click the link.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1221?
- CVE-2021-1221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-1221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1221?
- CVE-2021-1221 primarily affects Cisco Webex Meetings. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1221?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-1221 published?
- CVE-2021-1221 was published on 2021-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:3.0:maintenance_release3_security_patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:4.0:maintenance_release3_security_patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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