CVE-2021-1370

HIGH

Cisco IOS XR < 7.0.12 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation via CLI Command Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in a CLI command of Cisco IOS XR Software for the Cisco 8000 Series Routers and Network Convergence System 540 Series Routers running NCS540L software images could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privilege to root. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have a valid account on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of command line arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and entering a crafted command at the prompt. A successful exploit could allow an attacker with low-level privileges to escalate their privilege level to root.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 22.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-78
Status published
Products (1)
cisco/ios_xr < 7.0.12
Published Feb 04, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026