Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device that is running in multi-instance mode. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input to the affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.0.10 |
| Cisco | Firepower 4110 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4112 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4115 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4120 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4125 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4140 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4145 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4150 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 9300 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1448?
CVE-2021-1448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating ...
How severe is CVE-2021-1448?
CVE-2021-1448 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-2021-1448?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, Cisco Firepower 4110, Cisco Firepower 4112, Cisco Firepower 4115, Cisco Firepower 4120.