CVE-2021-1289: Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Feb 04 2021(Updated: )
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on an affected device. These vulnerabilities exist because HTTP requests are not properly validated. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on the device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco RV160W Wireless-AC VPN Router Firmware | <1.0.01.02 | |
| Cisco RV160W Wireless-AC VPN Router Firmware | ||
| Cisco RV260W Wireless-AC VPN Router Firmware | <1.0.01.02 | |
| Cisco RV260 VPN Router firmware | ||
| Cisco RV260P VPN Router with PoE | <1.0.01.02 | |
| Cisco RV260P VPN Router with PoE | ||
| Cisco RV260W Wireless-AC VPN Router Firmware | <1.0.01.02 | |
| Cisco RV260W Wireless-AC VPN Router Firmware | ||
| Cisco RV160W Wireless-AC VPN Router Firmware | <1.0.01.02 | |
| Cisco RV160W wireless-ac VPN Router |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1289?
CVE-2021-1289 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1289?
To resolve CVE-2021-1289, update affected Cisco VPN router firmware to the latest version recommended by Cisco.
Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2021-1289?
CVE-2021-1289 affects Cisco RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN routers running specific versions of their firmware.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1289 remotely?
Yes, an unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1289 to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices.
What types of vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2021-1289?
CVE-2021-1289 encompasses multiple vulnerabilities within the web-based management interface of the affected Cisco routers.
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