Vulnerability identifier: #VU52481

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: CVE-2021-1491

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco SD-WAN vManage
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient file scope limiting. A remote authenticated attacker can create a specific file reference on the file system, access it through the web-based management interface and read arbitrary files from the file system of the underlying operating system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco SD-WAN vManage: 19.2.3

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vmanage-info-disclos-gGvm9Mfu

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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.