1) Open redirect

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1218

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in the web management interface. A remote authenticated attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite: 5.0

CPE

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:cisco_smart_software_manager_satellite:*:*:*:*:*::*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:cisco_smart_software_manager_satellite:5.0:*:*:*:*::*:*

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cssmor-MDCWkT2x

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.