CVE-2021-1138CWE-20

Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite Web UI Command Injection Vulnerabilities

Critical · published January 20, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A remote attacker could waltz into your Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite with zero authentication, executing commands at will! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without any checks or reservations — complete chaos! 🍽️ An attacker could completely compromise the underlying operating system, leading to data leaks, unauthorized access, or even total control over the system. This vulnerability isn't just a minor nuisance; it's a gateway for malicious activities that could wreak havoc on your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without any checks or reservations — complete chaos! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from multiple flaws in the web UI of Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system, bypassing standard security measures.

What to do

An attacker could completely compromise the underlying operating system, leading to data leaks, unauthorized access, or even total control over the system. This vulnerability isn't just a minor nuisance; it's a gateway for malicious activities that could wreak havoc on your network! Immediately apply the latest security patches from Cisco to address these vulnerabilities. Review your configurations and ensure that unnecessary services are disabled to further enhance your security posture. Don't wait — every minute counts! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can protect your systems and earn your security hero badge! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04436 · 91.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2021-01-20T20:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 20:11Z
    Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite Web UI Command Injection Vulnerabilities
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