8.2
CWE
78 20
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4: Cisco Small Business RV160 and RV260 Series VPN Routers Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 04 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient user input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected device using root-level privileges. Due to the nature of the vulnerability, only commands without parameters can be executed. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4

Credit: the following researchers:

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers
Cisco Small Business RV160W
Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers
Cisco RV260P
Cisco RV260W

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4?

    The severity of cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4 is rated as critical due to the potential for unauthenticated remote code execution.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4?

    To fix cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4, you need to apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for the affected RV series routers.

  • What routers are affected by cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4?

    The routers affected by cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4 include Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W.

  • Can cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

  • What types of attacks can occur due to cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4?

    Exploitation of cisco-sa-rv-code-execution-9UVJr7k4 can lead to arbitrary command execution on the underlying operating system of affected devices.

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