CVE-2021-1481: Cisco SD-WAN vManage Cypher Query Language Injection Vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2024

Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct Cypher query language injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Affected Software

65 affected components

Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.4

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.5

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.6

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.7

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.8

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.9

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=17.2.10

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.2.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.1.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.3

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.3.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.4

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.5

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.6

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.6.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.7

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.3.8

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.0.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.3

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.4

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.5

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.6

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.302

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.303

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=18.4.501_es

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.0.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.0.1a

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.1.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.2

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.3

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.4

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.4.0.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.31

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.32

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.097

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.098

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.099

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.2.929

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=19.3.0

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.1.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.1.1.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.1.2

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.1.2_937

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.1.12

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2.1_927

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2.1_930

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2_925

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2_928

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2_929

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.2_937

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.3

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.3.3.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.4.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.4.1.0.1

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.4.1.1

Event History

Nov 15, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:37 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:37 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1481?

CVE-2021-1481 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Cypher query language injection attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1481?

To fix CVE-2021-1481, update to the latest version of the Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2021-1481?

The risks include unauthorized data manipulation and potential system compromise due to Cypher query injection.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-1481?

CVE-2021-1481 affects users of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software with the vulnerable version installed.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-1481?

Yes, an authenticated remote attacker is required to exploit CVE-2021-1481.