Vulnerability Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal or command injection attack on an affected system. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by using the web-based management interface to do one or both of the following: Execute a command using crafted input Upload a file that has been altered using path traversal techniques A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read and write arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands as root on an affected system. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Intersight Virtual Appliance | < 1.0.9-292 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-uPatchVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-uPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1617?
CVE-2021-1617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal or command injection atta...
How severe is CVE-2021-1617?
CVE-2021-1617 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance.