#VU58223 Improper access control in Cisco Common Services Platform Collector - CVE-2021-40130

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58223

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40130

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Common Services Platform Collector
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the web application. A remote administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and read non-log files on the CSPC.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Common Services Platform Collector: before 2.9.0.2

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-CSPC-ILR-8qmW8y8X

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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