CVE-2021-1502
CVE-2021-1502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Windows and MacOS and Cisco Webex Player for Windows and MacOS could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of values within Webex recording files formatted as either Advanced Recording Format (ARF) or Webex Recording Format (WRF). An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file through a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open the file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the targeted user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1502?
- A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Windows and MacOS and Cisco Webex Player for Windows and MacOS could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of values within Webex recording files formatted as either Advanced Recording Format (ARF) or Webex Recording Format (WRF). An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file through a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open the file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the targeted user.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1502?
- CVE-2021-1502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-1502 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1502?
- CVE-2021-1502 primarily affects Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1502?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-1502 published?
- CVE-2021-1502 was published on 2021-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_desktop:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_online:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_network_recording_player:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_teams:3.0.15485.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_network_recording_player:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_network_recording_player:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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