CVE-2022-20775
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CVE-2022-20775 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 12.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager | < 20.6.3 |
| Cisco | Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager | >= 20.7, < 20.7.2 |
| Cisco | Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager | 20.8 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vbond Orchestrator | < 20.6.3 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vbond Orchestrator | >= 20.7, < 20.7.2 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vbond Orchestrator | 20.8 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vedge Cloud | < 20.6.3 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vedge Cloud | >= 20.7, < 20.7.2 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vedge Cloud | 20.8 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vsmart Controller | < 20.6.3 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vsmart Controller | >= 20.7, < 20.7.2 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan Vsmart Controller | 20.8 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan | < 20.6.3 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan | >= 20.7, < 20.7.2 |
| Cisco | Sd-Wan | 20.8 |
References
- https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-wmjv-552v-pxjcExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-wmjv-552v-pxjcExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-20775US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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