CVE-2021-1290: 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-2021-1290?
CVE-2021-1290 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1290?
To remediate CVE-2021-1290, upgrade the affected Cisco VPN Router firmware to the latest version provided by Cisco.
Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2021-1290?
CVE-2021-1290 affects Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers running specific firmware versions.
Can CVE-2021-1290 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2021-1290 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
What kind of attack can CVE-2021-1290 enable?
CVE-2021-1290 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Cisco VPN Router devices.
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