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CVE-2021-1473: Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers Vulnerabilities

Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands or bypass authentication and upload files on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2021-1473 affects Cisco Small Business RV Series router firmware. The Cisco advisory describes web management interface flaws that could let a remote attacker bypass authentication, upload files, or execute commands on affected devices. The CVE record rates this specific issue medium with CVSS 5.3, but internet-facing router management interfaces can raise business exposure. Exposure is most likely where Cisco Small Business RV Series router management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not list exact models, firmware versions, or CPEs, so asset owners must map Cisco RV devices against the vendor advisory. Treat as a timely network-edge hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing or remotely managed Cisco RV routers first, because compromise of router administration can affect traffic control and site connectivity even when the CVSS score is medium. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco’s advisory for affected models, fixed firmware, and official mitigations.; Update affected Cisco RV Series router firmware where vendor fixes are available.; Restrict web management access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-1473Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
CiscoCisco Small Business RV Series Router Firmwaren/aListed
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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