CVE-2008-4128: Cisco IOS Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2008
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Updated

Cisco IOS 12.4 contains multiple cross-site forgery vulnerabilities that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a certain "show privilege" command to the /level/15/exec/- URI, and (2) a certain "alias exec" command to the /level/15/exec/-/configure/http URI.

Other sources

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the HTTP Administration component in Cisco IOS 12.4 on the 871 Integrated Services Router allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a certain "show privilege" command to the /level/15/exec/- URI, and (2) a certain "alias exec" command to the /level/15/exec/-/configure/http URI. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Cisco IOS=12.4
Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router
All of the following
Cisco IOS=12.4
Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router
Cisco IOS

Event History

Sep 18, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 13, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4128?

CVE-2008-4128 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4128?

To mitigate CVE-2008-4128, it is recommended to upgrade Cisco IOS to a version later than 12.4 that addresses these CSRF vulnerabilities.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2008-4128 enable?

CVE-2008-4128 enables attackers to perform cross-site request forgery attacks, potentially allowing remote command execution on the affected devices.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-4128?

CVE-2008-4128 specifically affects Cisco IOS version 12.4 running on the 871 Integrated Services Router.

5

Is CVE-2008-4128 easy to exploit?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-4128 can be achieved remotely, making it relatively easy for attackers with knowledge of CSRF techniques.

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