Cisco.IOS.HTTP.Command.Execution

Description

It indicates an attempt to exploit a vulnerability in Cisco IOS device administration.

There exists a vulnerability in Cisco IOS devices that can be exploited by sending a carefully-constructed URL. By doing this a remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands when the HTTP server is enabled and local authorization is used.

Affected Products

Any Cisco IOS 11.3 to 12.2 (except 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2) using local authentication databases, with the HTTP server enabled, is vulnerable to the attack.

Impact

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the victim device.

Recommended Actions

Upgrade IOS to non-vulnerable releases.

Disable the HTTP server.

Enable TACACS+ or radius authentication.

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