Vulnerability identifier: #VU51731
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
809 Industrial Integrated Services Routers
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
829 Industrial Integrated Services Routers
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
CGR 1000 Compute Module
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
IC3000 Industrial Compute Gateway
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Cisco IOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected device does not properly validate URIs in IOx API requests. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read or write arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
809 Industrial Integrated Services Routers: All versions
829 Industrial Integrated Services Routers: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iox-pt-hWGcPf7g
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.