CVE-2021-1419
Description
A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.036
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco Access Points SSH Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) | NCM |
| CVE-2021-1419 | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1703480 | Security Update for Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) 8.5.152.102 |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234