Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV160 and RV260 Series VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the web-based management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands using root-level privileges on the affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid Administrator-level credentials on the affected device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Rv160 Vpn Router Firmware | < 1.0.01.04 |
| Cisco | Rv160 Vpn Router | - |
| Cisco | Rv160W Wireless-Ac Vpn Router Firmware | < 1.0.01.04 |
| Cisco | Rv160W Wireless-Ac Vpn Router | - |
| Cisco | Rv260 Vpn Router Firmware | < 1.0.01.04 |
| Cisco | Rv260 Vpn Router | - |
| Cisco | Rv260P Vpn Router With Poe Firmware | < 1.0.01.04 |
| Cisco | Rv260P Vpn Router With Poe | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-20045?
CVE-2023-20045 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV160 and RV260 Series VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the unde...
How severe is CVE-2023-20045?
CVE-2023-20045 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20045?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Rv160 Vpn Router Firmware, Cisco Rv160 Vpn Router, Cisco Rv160W Wireless-Ac Vpn Router Firmware, Cisco Rv160W Wireless-Ac Vpn Router, Cisco Rv260 Vpn Router Firmware.