CVE-2021-40130

Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Improper Logging Restriction Vulnerability

Description

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.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40130?
CVE-2021-40130 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40130?
To fix CVE-2021-40130, 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-2021-40130 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40130 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-2021-40130?
CVE-2021-40130 affects Cisco Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Software.
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