Vulnerability identifier: #VU28568
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input sanitization in the web UI. A remote administrator can supply a specially crafted input parameter on a form in the web UI, then submit that form and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
This vulnerability affects the following products if they are running affected release of Cisco IOS XE Software:
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS XE: 17.1.1
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-web-cmdinj4-S2TmH7GA
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.