Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-1441 |
CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cisco IOS XE Operating systems & Components / Operating system Cisco 1100 Series Industrial Integrated Services Routers Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc ESR6300 Embedded Series Routers Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU51785
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1441
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validations of parameters passed to a diagnostic script that is executed when the device boots up. A local administrator can tamper with an executable file stored on a device and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco IOS XE: Amsterdam 17.1.1
Cisco 1100 Series Industrial Integrated Services Routers: All versions
ESR6300 Embedded Series Routers: All versions
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.