Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco RV340, RV340W, RV345, and RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers

Published: 2022-02-03 | Updated: 2023-02-15

Risk	Critical
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	14
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-20712 CVE-2022-20711 CVE-2022-20710 CVE-2022-20709 CVE-2022-20749 CVE-2022-20707 CVE-2022-20708 CVE-2022-20706 CVE-2022-20705 CVE-2022-20704 CVE-2022-20703 CVE-2022-20702 CVE-2022-20701 CVE-2022-20700
CWE-ID	CWE-119 CWE-20 CWE-755 CWE-434 CWE-78 CWE-287 CWE-295 CWE-347 CWE-285
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #6 is available. Vulnerability #7 is being exploited in the wild. Public exploit code for vulnerability #9 is available. Vulnerability #11 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #13 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #14 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software	Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor	Cisco Systems, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 14 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU60260

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20712

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the device, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with non-root privileges.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU60259

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20711

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for specific components of the web UI. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted HTTP request to the affected device and overwrite certain files, served by the web UI process. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to exfiltrate information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

EUVDB-ID: #VU60258

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20710

CWE-ID: CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to to erroneously handled exceptions during failed login attempts in the login functionality of the web-based management interface.. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted HTTP requests to the affected device and prevent users from logging in.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU60257

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20709

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the web-based management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the device.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform a DoS attack by filling up all available space on the device or use the uploaded files in further attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU60256

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20749

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected device to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU60255

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20707

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the handling of file-copy JSON RPC requests in the web-based management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected device to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-419/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

7) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU60254

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20708

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the handling of the update-clients method in the web-based management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected device to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-417/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

8) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU60253

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20706

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Open Plug and Play (PnP) module of Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires a man-in-the-middle position or having an established foothold on a specific network device that is connected to the vulnerable router.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-418/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU60252

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20705

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the session management of the web UI. A remote non-authenticated attacker can brute force to determine a current session identifier and then reuse it to take over an ongoing session or by crafting a new, valid session identifier and bypassing the whole authentication mechanism.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

10) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU60251

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20704

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of the TLS server certificate that is received when establishing a connection to specific remote servers. A remote attacker can view or alter information that is shared between an affected device and specific Cisco servers , e.g. cloudsso.cisco.com and api.cisco.com.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

EUVDB-ID: #VU60250

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20703

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper cryptographic signature verification of software images as they are installed on an affected device.An attacker with physical access to device can install and boot a malicious software image or execute unsigned binaries on an affected device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

12) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU60249

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20702

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization within the utility-ping-request script in the web-management interface. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-420/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU60248

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20701

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the web-management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

14) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU60247

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20700

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the web-management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV340W Dual WAN Gigabit Wireless-AC VPN Router: 1.0.01.16 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

Cisco RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: 1.0.0.33 - 1.0.03.24

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.