CVE-2021-1448: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device that is running in multi-instance mode. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input to the affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1448?
CVE-2021-1448 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software that could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1448?
The severity of CVE-2021-1448 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1448?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.0.10, 6.5.0 to 6.5.0.5, and 6.6.0 to 6.6.1 are affected by CVE-2021-1448.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1448?
An authenticated, local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1448 by executing arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device that is running in multi-instance mode.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1448?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1448 on the Cisco Security Advisory: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-cmdinj-vWY5wqZT