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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-1419

A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoAironet 1542D Firmware-
CiscoAironet 1542D-
CiscoAironet 1562D Firmware-
CiscoAironet 1562D-
CiscoAironet 1815M Firmware-
CiscoAironet 1815M-
CiscoAironet 1830E Firmware-
CiscoAironet 1830E-
CiscoAironet 1840I Firmware-
CiscoAironet 1840I-
CiscoAironet 1850E Firmware-
CiscoAironet 1850E-
CiscoAironet 2800I Firmware-
CiscoAironet 2800I-
CiscoAironet 3800P Firmware-
CiscoAironet 3800P-
CiscoAironet 4800 Firmware-
CiscoAironet 4800-
CiscoCatalyst 9105Axi Firmware-
CiscoCatalyst 9105Axi-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1419?

CVE-2021-1419 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated...

How severe is CVE-2021-1419?

CVE-2021-1419 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1419?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Aironet 1542D Firmware, Cisco Aironet 1542D, Cisco Aironet 1562D Firmware, Cisco Aironet 1562D, Cisco Aironet 1815M Firmware.