CVE-2022-20699
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
Summary dbcve.org
Multiple critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV series routers (RV160, RV260, RV340, RV345) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, elevate privileges, run arbitrary commands, bypass authentication/authorization controls, fetch and execute unsigned software, and cause denial of service. The CVSS 9.8 score indicates likely unauthenticated, network-exploitable vulnerabilities with complete system compromise potential.
Mitigation
Apply Cisco-provided firmware updates for the affected router models. Prioritize patching given the critical severity and wide range of exploitation possibilities including authentication bypass and arbitrary code execution.