CVE-2021-1216: Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers Management Interface Remote Command Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause an affected device to restart unexpectedly. The vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system or cause the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would need to have valid administrator credentials on the affected device. Cisco has not released software updates that address these vulnerabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1216?
CVE-2021-1216 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause an affected device to restart unexpectedly.
How severe is CVE-2021-1216?
CVE-2021-1216 has a severity score of 7.2 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1216?
The vulnerable software versions for CVE-2021-1216 include Cisco RV110W Firmware 1.2.2.8 and 1.3.1.7, Cisco RV130 VPN Router Firmware 1.2.2.8 and 1.3.1.7, Cisco RV130W Firmware 1.2.2.8 and 1.3.1.7, and Cisco RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router Firmware 1.2.2.8 and 1.3.1.7.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1216?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1216 by using an authenticated session on the web-based management interface to send a crafted HTTP request that triggers the vulnerability and allows for the execution of arbitrary code or causing the affected device to restart unexpectedly.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-1216?
Yes, Cisco has released software updates to address the vulnerabilities in the affected Cisco Small Business routers. It is recommended to update to the latest available firmware version provided by Cisco to mitigate the risk.