CVE-2011-4005: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Services Ready Platform Configuration Utility web in...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Cisco Small Business SRP500 Series devices. If an administrator is logged into the web configuration utility, a remote attacker could abuse that session through CSRF to send requests that execute arbitrary commands. The business risk is highest where these legacy devices still manage network connectivity or are administered from general-purpose browsers. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Cisco Small Business SRP500 Series devices with the listed pre-fixed firmware. Risk increases if administrators access the management UI from browsers used for email or web browsing, or if the management interface is reachable by untrusted networks. Treat this as a targeted legacy-network-device risk. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but command execution through an administrator session can threaten network control. Prioritize inventory, firmware verification, and retirement planning for any remaining SRP500 devices. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected devices to Cisco fixed firmware or later.; Review the Cisco advisory for model-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict management web access to trusted administrative networks..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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