Vulnerability identifier: #VU49903

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1139

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web UI. A remote authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem: 5.1.0

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cssm-multici-pgG5WM5A

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Q & A

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.