CVE-2021-1284

Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based messaging service interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to bypass authentication and authorization and modify the configuration of an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must be able to access an associated Cisco SD-WAN vEdge device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based messaging service interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthenticated read and write access to the affected vManage system. With this access, the attacker could access information about the affected vManage system, modify the configuration of the system, or make configuration changes to devices that are managed by the system.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco SD-WAN vManage
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1284?
CVE-2021-1284 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1284?
To fix CVE-2021-1284, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1284 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1284 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1284?
CVE-2021-1284 affects Cisco Cisco SD-WAN vManage.
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