Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco DNA Spaces Connector

Published: 2021-05-20

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-1557 CVE-2021-1558
CWE-ID	CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Cisco DNA Spaces Connector Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU53391

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-2021-1557

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient restrictions during the execution of affected CLI commands. A local administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco DNA Spaces Connector: before 2.3.1

External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dnasp-conn-prvesc-q6T6BzW

Q & 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.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU53392