Is CVE-2021-1459 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-1459 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-1459 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-1459 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-1459?

CVE-2021-1459 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-1459

CWE-119Published: April 8, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system of the affected device. Cisco has not released software updates that address this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-1459 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.