Vulnerability identifier: #VU60253

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20706

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local 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 execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Open Plug and Play (PnP) module of Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires a man-in-the-middle position or having an established foothold on a specific network device that is connected to the vulnerable router.

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

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-418/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.