How severe is CVE-2022-20852?

CVE-2022-20852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20852?

CVE-2022-20852 affects Cisco Webex Meetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20852?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-20852 published?

CVE-2022-20852 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20852

CVE-2022-20852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-1021.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1021
Affected product: Cisco Webex Meetings
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web interface of Cisco Webex Meetings could allow a remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack or a frame hijacking attack against a user of the web interface. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20852?: Multiple vulnerabilities in the web interface of Cisco Webex Meetings could allow a remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack or a frame hijacking attack against a user of the web interface. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
How severe is CVE-2022-20852?: CVE-2022-20852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20852?: CVE-2022-20852 affects Cisco Webex Meetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20852 published?: CVE-2022-20852 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webex-xss-frmhijck-kO3wmkuS

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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