Cisco’s Webex Woes: Patch Now or Risk Remote Code Chaos!

Cisco has released security updates for a high-severity Webex vulnerability. This flaw, CVE-2025-20236, lets attackers trick users into downloading files via malicious meeting links, leading to remote code execution. No workarounds exist, so patch now unless you enjoy living dangerously!

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Oh Cisco, you sneaky little security risk, always keeping us on our toes! It’s like playing a never-ending game of “Whack-a-Mole” with vulnerabilities. Just when you think you’re safe, there’s another hole to patch. Someone get these attackers a hobby that doesn’t involve crashing virtual meetings with malicious intent.

Key Points:

  • Cisco Webex vulnerability (CVE-2025-20236) allows remote code execution via malicious meeting invite links.
  • Flaw found in Webex custom URL parser; insufficient input validation is the culprit.
  • No workarounds available; updates are necessary to secure systems.
  • Additional vulnerabilities patched for Secure Network Analytics and Nexus Dashboard.
  • No active exploits detected yet, but vigilance is recommended.

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