CVE-2014-2179 File upload in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 7 Nov 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload files to arbitrary locations on Cisco RV routers via crafted HTTP requests, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-2179?

CVE-2014-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Cisco RV router firmware on RV220W devices, before 1.0.5.9 on RV120W devices, and before 1.0.4.14 on RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuh86998.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2179?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Cisco Rv120w, Cisco Rv120w Firmware, Cisco Rv180, Cisco Rv180 Firmware, Cisco Rv180w, Cisco Rv220w and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-2179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6f9-6q47-7q73.