CVE-2021-1296

Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers Arbitrary File Write Vulnerabilities

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities 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 conduct directory traversal attacks and overwrite certain files that should be restricted on an affected system. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by using the web-based management interface to upload a file to location on an affected device that they should not have access to. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite files on the file system of the affected device.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Small Business RV Series Router Firmware
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1296?
CVE-2021-1296 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1296?
To fix CVE-2021-1296, 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-2021-1296 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1296 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-2021-1296?
CVE-2021-1296 affects Cisco Cisco Small Business RV Series Router Firmware.
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