SB2023011144 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, and RV082 Routers



SB2023011144 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, and RV082 Routers

Published: January 11, 2023 Updated: March 3, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011144
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 33% High 67%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20025)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the web-based management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, bypass authentication process and execute arbitrary code as root on the affected device.


2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20026)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface. A remote authenticated user can a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.


3) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20118)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface. A remote authenticated user can a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.