#VU60248 Improper Authorization in Cisco Systems, Inc Hardware solutions


Published: 2022-02-02 | Updated: 2022-03-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60248

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20701

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the web-management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.3.17

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.3.17

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.1.16


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


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