Cisco Security Advisory - Cisco Access Points SSH Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Cisco Access Points SSH Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cisco-ap-LLjsGxv

     
         
Security Impact Rating:  High
   
   
       
CVE: CVE-2021-1419
Source: Cisco Access Points SSH Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability