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CVE-2022-20923


A vulnerability in the IPSec VPN Server authentication functionality of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication controls and access the IPSec VPN network. This vulnerability is due to the improper implementation of the password validation algorithm. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the VPN from an affected device with crafted credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and access the IPSec VPN network. The attacker may obtain privileges that are the same level as an administrative user, depending on the crafted credentials that are used. Cisco has not released software updates that address this vulnerability.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.0, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 8 products from cisco, from cisco, from cisco and 5 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2022-09-08T13:15:08.987

Last Modified

2024-11-21T06:43:49.923

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 4.0 (MEDIUM)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-303
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-287

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System cisco rv110w_firmware 1.0.3.55 Yes
Operating System cisco rv110w_firmware 1.2.2.8 Yes
Operating System cisco rv110w_firmware 1.3.1.7 Yes
Hardware cisco rv110w - No
Operating System cisco rv130_firmware 1.0.3.55 Yes
Operating System cisco rv130_firmware 1.2.2.8 Yes
Operating System cisco rv130_firmware 1.3.1.7 Yes
Hardware cisco rv130 - No
Operating System cisco rv130w_firmware 1.0.3.55 Yes
Operating System cisco rv130w_firmware 1.2.2.8 Yes
Operating System cisco rv130w_firmware 1.3.1.7 Yes
Hardware cisco rv130w - No
Operating System cisco rv215w_firmware 1.0.3.55 Yes
Operating System cisco rv215w_firmware 1.2.2.8 Yes
Operating System cisco rv215w_firmware 1.3.1.7 Yes
Hardware cisco rv215w - No

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For cisco's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.