CVE-2021-1482

MEDIUM
Published Nov 15, 2024 Modified Aug 4, 2025 CWE-20

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass authorization checking and gain access to sensitive information on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authorization checking and gain access to sensitive information on the affected system.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager
cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1482? +
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass authorization checking and gain access to sensitive information on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authorization checking and gain access to sensitive information on the affected system.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2021-1482? +
CVE-2021-1482 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1482? +
CVE-2021-1482 affects products from cisco, specifically: catalyst_sd-wan_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-1482? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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