CVE-2021-1291: 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-2021-1291?
CVE-2021-1291 has been reported with high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution as the root user.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1291?
To fix CVE-2021-1291, you should upgrade your Cisco RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, or RV260W VPN router firmware to the latest version.
What devices are affected by CVE-2021-1291?
CVE-2021-1291 affects Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN routers with specific firmware versions.
Can CVE-2021-1291 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-1291 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker without requiring local access.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-1291?
Exploiting CVE-2021-1291 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially compromising the device.
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