CVE-2019-1898: cisco cisco rv130w wireless-n multifunction vpn router firmware Improper Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-1898 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Improper Authorization vulnerability in cisco cisco rv130w wireless-n multifunction vpn router firmware. EPSS estimates a 41.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 20-06-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 19-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the syslog file on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper authorization of an HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the URL for the syslog file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the information contained in the file.

• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
• CWE-425Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')The web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted URLs, scripts, or files.