CVE-2024-20521

Summary

CVE-2024-20521 is a vulnerability affecting Cisco Small Business RV042, RV042G, RV320, and RV325 Routers, which could allow an authenticated remote attacker with Administrator credentials to execute arbitrary code as the root user. This issue arises from improper validation of user input within the web-based management interface, enabling exploitation through crafted HTTP requests. If successfully exploited, the attacker could gain high-level access to the device's operating system, posing significant risks to both integrity and confidentiality. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations should promptly update their affected devices according to Cisco's security advisory. The impact score is rated at 6.5 out of 10, indicating a medium severity level with high potential damage if exploited.

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