CVE-2021-1381 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-1381: Cisco IOS XE Software Active Debug Code Vulnerability

Vendor Cisco
Product Cisco IOS XE Software
Weakness CWE-489
Published March 24, 2021
Last update November 8, 2024

CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Physical
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with high privileges or an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device to open a debugging console. The vulnerability is due to insufficient command authorization restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running commands on the hardware platform to open a debugging console. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access a debugging console.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 24, 2021 CVE published
November 8, 2024 Record updated