CVE-2021-1518

Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) On-Box Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user input on specific REST API commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the API subsystem of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid low-privileged user credentials.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1518?
CVE-2021-1518 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1518?
To fix CVE-2021-1518, 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-2021-1518 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1518 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1518?
CVE-2021-1518 affects Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.
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