SB2019090511 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, 260, and 340 Series VPN Routers

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SB2019090511 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, 260, and 340 Series VPN Routers

Published: September 5, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019090511
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Hidden functionality (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software. A remote authenticated attacker with access to the base operating system can use this functionality to view undocumented user accounts on an affected device. These accounts include debug-admin and root accounts.


2) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote authenticated attacker with access to the base operating system can access the affected system and elevate privileges to these users: root, debug-admin, cisco, admin, and guest. 

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References