Vulnerability identifier: #VU60257

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20709

CWE-ID: CWE-434

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the web-based management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the device.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform a DoS attack by filling up all available space on the device or use the uploaded files in further attacks.

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

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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