CVE-2021-1295: Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Published Feb 4, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Cisco Rv160w Wireless-ac Vpn Router Firmware<1.0.01.02
Cisco Rv160w Wireless-ac Vpn Router
Cisco Rv260 Vpn Router Firmware<1.0.01.02
Cisco Rv260 Vpn Router
Cisco Rv260p Vpn Router With Poe Firmware<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
Cisco Rv160 Vpn Router Firmware<1.0.01.02
Cisco Rv160 Vpn Router

Event History

Feb 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1295?

The severity of CVE-2021-1295 is critical as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1295?

To fix CVE-2021-1295, update the firmware of Cisco RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers to a version above 1.0.01.02.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-1295?

CVE-2021-1295 affects Cisco RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers with specific vulnerable firmware versions.

4

Can I exploit CVE-2021-1295 without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2021-1295 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

5

What kind of malicious activity can CVE-2021-1295 enable?

CVE-2021-1295 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code as the root user, potentially compromising the entire device.

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