CVE-2014-2178: CSRF
First published: Fri Nov 07 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the administrative web interface in the Cisco RV router firmware on RV220W devices, before 1.0.5.9 on RV120W devices, and before 1.0.4.14 on RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators, aka Bug ID CSCuh87145.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco RV180 Firmware | <=1.0.3.10 | |
| Cisco RV180W VPN Router | ||
| Cisco RV180W VPN Router | ||
| Cisco RV220W | <=1.0.5.8 | |
| Cisco RV220W | ||
| Cisco RV120W Firmware | <=1.0.5.8 | |
| Cisco RV120W Firmware |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128992/Cisco-RV-Overwrite-CSRF-Command-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/6
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20141105-rv
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533917/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031171
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98498
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2178?
The severity of CVE-2014-2178 is considered high due to its potential to allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2178?
To fix CVE-2014-2178, users should upgrade to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability for their specific Cisco RV device.
Which Cisco RV devices are affected by CVE-2014-2178?
CVE-2014-2178 affects Cisco RV220W, RV120W, and RV180/RV180W devices running vulnerable firmware versions prior to their respective patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2178?
CVE-2014-2178 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that affects the administrative web interface of certain Cisco RV routers.
Can CVE-2014-2178 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2014-2178 could enable attackers to perform actions on behalf of an administrator without their consent, leading to unauthorized access.
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