CVE-2021-1381 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with high privileges or an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device to open a debugging console. The vulnerability is due to insufficient command authorization restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running commands on the hardware platform to open a debugging console. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access a debugging console.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.11.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-489

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-XVendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-XVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1381?

CVE-2021-1381 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with high privileges or an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device to open a debugging console...

How severe is CVE-2021-1381?

CVE-2021-1381 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1381?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe.