CVE-2021-1551: Cisco Small Business 100, 300, and 500 Series Wireless Access Points Command Injection Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of certain Cisco Small Business 100, 300, and 500 Series Wireless Access Points could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. These vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials for the device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1551?
CVE-2021-1551 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against certain Cisco Small Business Wireless Access Points.
How severe is CVE-2021-1551?
CVE-2021-1551 has a severity rating of 7.2 (critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1551?
Cisco Wap125 Firmware versions up to and including 1.0.3.1, Cisco Wap131 Firmware versions up to and including 1.0.2.17, Cisco Wap150 Firmware versions up to and including 1.1.2.4, Cisco Wap351 Firmware versions up to and including 1.0.2.17, Cisco Wap361 Firmware versions up to and including 1.1.2.4, and Cisco Wap581 Firmware versions up to and including 1.0.3.1 are affected by CVE-2021-1551.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1551?
To fix CVE-2021-1551, users are advised to upgrade to a fixed software version provided by Cisco.