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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2024-20521

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an authenticated, Administrator-level, remote attacker to execute arbi...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an authenticated, Administrator-level, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid Administrator credentials on the affected device.   This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as the root user.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoRv042 Firmware1.0.1.17
CiscoRv042-
CiscoRv042G Firmware1.0.1.17
CiscoRv042G-
CiscoRv320 Firmware1.0.1.17
CiscoRv320-
CiscoRv325 Firmware1.0.1.17
CiscoRv325-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20521?

CVE-2024-20521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an authenticated, Administrator-level, remote attacker to execute arbi...

How severe is CVE-2024-20521?

CVE-2024-20521 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-2024-20521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Rv042 Firmware, Cisco Rv042, Cisco Rv042G Firmware, Cisco Rv042G, Cisco Rv320 Firmware.