CVE-2021-1218: Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite Open Redirect Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager satellite could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to redirect a user to an undesired web page. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation of the URL parameters in an HTTP request that is sent to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request that could cause the web application to redirect the request to a specified malicious URL. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to redirect a user to a malicious website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1218?
CVE-2021-1218 is a vulnerability in the web management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager satellite that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to redirect a user to an undesired web page.
How does CVE-2021-1218 affect Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem?
CVE-2021-1218 affects Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem version 5.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1218?
The severity of CVE-2021-1218 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1218?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1218 by sending a crafted HTTP request with malicious URL parameters to the web management interface.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-1218?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory and provided remediation steps to fix the vulnerability. Please refer to the reference link for more information.