CVE-2019-1648

Name: CVE-2019-1648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-24T15:29:00.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1648 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the user group configuration of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a failure to properly validate certain parameters included within the group configuration. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the user group configuration of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a failure to properly validate certain parameters included within the group configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by writing a crafted file to the directory where the user group configuration is located in the underlying operating system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Vedge 100 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Vedge 1000 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Vedge 2000 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Vedge 5000 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Sd-Wan	< 18.4.0
Cisco	Vbond Orchestrator	All versions
Cisco	Vmanage Network Management	All versions
Cisco	Vsmart Controller	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106719Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-sdwan-sol-escalVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106719Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-sdwan-sol-escalVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1648?

How severe is CVE-2019-1648?

CVE-2019-1648 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1648?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST