CVE-2022-20700KEV · OVERDUECWE-121

Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers Vulnerabilities

Critical · published February 10, 2022

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 92.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1682
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker can remotely execute code on your Cisco router with just a few commands! 😱 It's like leaving the front door of your office wide open, inviting anyone to walk in and access sensitive documents without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability allows intruders to bypass all your security measures, just like a thief strolling into an unguarded building. The potential consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could not only run arbitrary code but also elevate their privileges, fetch and run unsigned software, or even cause a denial of service (DoS) — essentially crippling your network. Your entire infrastructure could be at risk!

Put simply

It's like leaving the front door of your office wide open, inviting anyone to walk in and access sensitive documents without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability allows intruders to bypass all your security measures, just like a thief strolling into an unguarded building. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit multiple flaws in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands, bypass authentication, and elevate privileges without restriction.

What to do

The potential consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could not only run arbitrary code but also elevate their privileges, fetch and run unsigned software, or even cause a denial of service (DoS) — essentially crippling your network. Your entire infrastructure could be at risk! Immediate action is crucial! Update your routers to the latest firmware version provided by Cisco to patch these vulnerabilities. Ensure that all default credentials are changed, and consider implementing additional network segmentation to limit exposure. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your router, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05655 · 92.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2022-02-10T17:06Z
KEV added
2022-03-03 · due 2022-03-17
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 17
    kev
  • 10 FEB 17:06Z
    Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers Vulnerabilities
    cvelistv5