CVE-2021-40130 Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Improper Logging Restriction Vulnerability

Medium 4.9 Published 18 Nov 2021 Updated 7 Nov 2024

Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary non-log files on Cisco Common Services Platform Collector by abusing syslog configuration.

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

What is CVE-2021-40130?

CVE-2021-40130 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Software, published on 18 Nov 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web application of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to specify non-log files as sources for syslog reporting. This vulnerability is due to improper restriction of the syslog configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring non-log files as sources for syslog reporting through the web application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read non-log files on the CSPC.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40130?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Common Services Platform Collector.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40130?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40130 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-40130 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40130 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f7gr-rx98-x946.