CVE-2021-1552: 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-2021-1552?
CVE-2021-1552 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of certain Cisco Small Business series Wireless Access Points.
How severe is CVE-2021-1552?
CVE-2021-1552 has a severity rating of 7.2, which is considered critical.
Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2021-1552?
Certain Cisco Small Business 100, 300, and 500 series Wireless Access Points are affected by CVE-2021-1552.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-1552?
CVE-2021-1552 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1552?
To fix CVE-2021-1552, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected Cisco Small Business series Wireless Access Points to the latest version provided by Cisco.