CVE-2023-20118 Details
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business Routers RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user input within incoming HTTP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and access unauthorized data. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid administrative credentials on the affected device. Cisco has not and will not release software updates that address this vulnerability. However, administrators may disable the affected feature as described in the Workarounds ["#workarounds"] section. {{value}} ["%7b%7bvalue%7d%7d"])}]]
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 3, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-20118 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sbr042-multi-vuln-ej76Pke5 | CVE | MitigationVendor Advisory |
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sbr042-multi-vuln-ej76Pke5 | [email protected] | MitigationVendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers Command Injection Vulnerability | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| cisco rv016 firmware | All versions |
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| cisco rv016 | All versions |
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| cisco rv042 firmware | All versions |
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| cisco rv042 | All versions |
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| cisco rv042g firmware | All versions |
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| cisco rv042g | All versions |
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| cisco rv082 firmware | All versions |
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| cisco rv082 | All versions |
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| cisco rv320 firmware | All versions |
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| cisco rv320 | All versions |
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| cisco rv325 firmware | All versions |
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| cisco rv325 | All versions |
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Change History
14 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 12, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 4, 2025 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 25, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |