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CVE-2021-1538

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.81%

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CVE-2021-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of configuration entries. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of configuration entries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in as a super admin and entering crafted input to configuration options on the CSPC configuration dashboard. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute remote code as root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoCommon Services Platform Collector< 2.9.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1538?
A vulnerability in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of configuration entries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in as a super admin and entering crafted input to configuration options on the CSPC configuration dashboard. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute remote code as root.
How severe is CVE-2021-1538?
CVE-2021-1538 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1538?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST