CVE-2021-1449

MEDIUM

Cisco Aironet Access Point Software - Authenticated Unsigned Code Execution via Boot Logic Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the boot logic of Cisco Access Points Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute unsigned code at boot time. The vulnerability is due to an improper check that is performed by the area of code that manages system startup processes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying a specific file that is stored on the system, which would allow the attacker to bypass existing protections. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute unsigned code at boot time and bypass the software image verification check part of the secure boot process of an affected device. Note: To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have access to the development shell (devshell) on the device.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 13.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-284
Status published
Products (3)
cisco/aironet_access_point_software
cisco/catalyst_9800_firmware < 16.12.5
cisco/wireless_lan_controller_software < 8.5.171.0
Published Mar 24, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026