CVE-2021-1142CWE-20

Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite Web UI Command Injection Vulnerabilities

Critical · published January 20, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite! That's right, the web UI can be an open gateway for mischief! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and start cooking in the kitchen without a reservation. If unchecked, they could whip up a disaster or serve questionable dishes to unsuspecting diners. An attacker could gain complete control over the underlying operating system, potentially wreaking havoc by stealing data, altering configurations, or even taking down critical systems. This is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on Cisco's software manager, leaving security teams scrambling to contain the fallout!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and start cooking in the kitchen without a reservation. If unchecked, they could whip up a disaster or serve questionable dishes to unsuspecting diners. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the OS via the web UI of Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite, creating a severe risk of system exploitation.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over the underlying operating system, potentially wreaking havoc by stealing data, altering configurations, or even taking down critical systems. This is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on Cisco's software manager, leaving security teams scrambling to contain the fallout! Immediate patching is crucial! Update your Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite to the latest version to close this vulnerability. Regularly review your access controls and enable any additional security measures that Cisco recommends. 🛡️ You've got this! By acting quickly, you can secure your systems and keep the bad guys at bay! 🌟

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
0.04398 · 91.3th 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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