What is CVE-2021-40130?

CVE-2021-40130 is a vulnerability in the web application of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to specify non-log files as sources for syslog reporting.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40130?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2021-40130 by specifying non-log files as sources for syslog reporting in the web application of Cisco CSPC.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40130?

CVE-2021-40130 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.

Which version of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) is affected by CVE-2021-40130?

Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) version up to and excluding 2.9.1.1 is affected by CVE-2021-40130.

How can I fix CVE-2021-40130?

To fix CVE-2021-40130, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-40130

medium

4.9

CWE

284

18/11/2021

7/11/2024

CVE-2021-40130: Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Improper Logging Restriction Vulnerability

First published: Thu Nov 18 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web application of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to specify non-log files as sources for syslog reporting. This vulnerability is due to improper restriction of the syslog configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring non-log files as sources for syslog reporting through the web application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read non-log files on the CSPC.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Common Services Platform Collector	<2.9.1.1

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-CSPC-ILR-8qmW8y8X

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40130?
CVE-2021-40130 is a vulnerability in the web application of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to specify non-log files as sources for syslog reporting.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40130?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2021-40130 by specifying non-log files as sources for syslog reporting in the web application of Cisco CSPC.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40130?
CVE-2021-40130 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
Which version of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) is affected by CVE-2021-40130?
Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) version up to and excluding 2.9.1.1 is affected by CVE-2021-40130.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40130?
To fix CVE-2021-40130, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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