Vulnerability identifier: #VU20874
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-912
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Small Business RV 260 Series VPN Router
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Small Business RV160 Series VPN Router
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system
The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software. A remote authenticated attacker with access to the base operating system can use this functionality to view undocumented user accounts on an affected device. These accounts include debug-admin and root accounts.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.00.33 - 1.0.02.16
Cisco Small Business RV 260 Series VPN Router: 1.0.00.13 - 1.0.00.15
Cisco Small Business RV160 Series VPN Router: 1.0.00.13 - 1.0.00.15
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190904-sb-vpnrouter
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.