Is CVE-2021-1294 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-1294 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-1294 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-1294 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-1294?

CVE-2021-1294 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-1294

CWE-472Published: February 4, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV160, RV160W, RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on an affected device. These vulnerabilities exist because HTTP requests are not properly validated. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on the device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-1294 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Cisco10 product(s)

rv160w wireless-ac vpn router firmwarerv160w wireless-ac vpn routerrv260 vpn router firmwarerv260 vpn routerrv260p vpn router with poe firmwarerv260p vpn router with poerv260w wireless-ac vpn router firmwarerv260w wireless-ac vpn routerrv160 vpn router firmwarerv160 vpn router

Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries