CVE-2021-1483 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when the affected software parses certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read and write files within the affected application.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager	17.2.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciNot Applicable
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciNot Applicable

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1483?

CVE-2021-1483 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read and write access to information that is stored on an affected system. Th...

How severe is CVE-2021-1483?

CVE-2021-1483 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1483?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager.