CVE-2021-1459: Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers Management Interface Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system of the affected device. Cisco has not released software updates that address this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1459?
CVE-2021-1459 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.
How severe is CVE-2021-1459?
CVE-2021-1459 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1459?
Cisco Rv110w Firmware version 1.0.3.55, Cisco Rv130 Firmware version 1.0.3.55, Cisco Rv130w Firmware version 1.0.3.55, and Cisco Rv215w Firmware version 1.0.3.55 are affected by CVE-2021-1459.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1459?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1459 by providing malicious input through the web-based management interface, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the affected router.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1459?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1459 in the Cisco Security Advisory: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-rv-rce-q3rxHnvm