CVE-2021-1481

CVE-2021-1481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Sd-wan Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-943.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct Cypher query language injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1481?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct Cypher query language injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-1481?
CVE-2021-1481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-1481 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1481?
CVE-2021-1481 primarily affects Cisco Catalyst Sd-wan Manager. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1481?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-1481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2021-1481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-6948.
When was CVE-2021-1481 published?
CVE-2021-1481 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (64)

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