This vulnerability is due to improper validation of input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of the affected device.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advice is available via the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-backhaul-ap-cmdinj-R7E28Ecs
Vulnerable products
This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are running a vulnerable release and have URWB mode of operation enabled:
Catalyst IW9165D Heavy Duty Access Points
Catalyst IW9165E rugged access points and wireless clients
Catalyst IW9167E Heavy Duty toegangspunten
Cisco products that do not operate in URWB mode are not affected by this vulnerability.
For information about which Cisco software versions are vulnerable, see the Fixed Software section of this advisory.
