CVE-2021-1299 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Cisco SD-WAN Command Injection Vulnerabilities were discovered in Cisco SD-WAN products. An authenticated attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute command injection attacks, potentially leading to taking actions with root privileges on the affected devices.

Understanding CVE-2021-1299

This section delves into the details of the CVE-2021-1299 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2021-1299?

CVE-2021-1299 refers to multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco SD-WAN products that could enable an attacker to perform command injection attacks on affected devices.

The Impact of CVE-2021-1299

These vulnerabilities have a high severity score of 9.9, indicating the potential for attackers to execute commands with root privileges on compromised devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-1299

Explore the technical aspects related to CVE-2021-1299.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities allow authenticated attackers to execute command injection attacks on Cisco SD-WAN products, leading to unauthorized actions with root permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerabilities impact Cisco SD-WAN Solution with all versions being affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to perform command injection attacks on the targeted Cisco SD-WAN devices.

Mitigation and Prevention

Discover how to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-1299.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediately apply patches and follow the provided recommendations to secure your Cisco SD-WAN Solution devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong security practices such as regular security updates, network segmentation, and access controls to enhance the overall security posture.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates released by Cisco to address CVE-2021-1299 and other potential vulnerabilities.