CVE-2021-1430 HIGH

CVE-2021-1430: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows DLL and Executable Hijacking Vulnerabilities

Vendor Cisco
Product Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Weakness CWE-378
Published May 6, 2021
Last update November 8, 2024

CVSS base score

7.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the install, uninstall, and upgrade processes of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to hijack DLL or executable files that are used by the application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with SYSTEM privileges. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid credentials on the Windows system. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 6, 2021 CVE published
November 8, 2024 Record updated