CVE-2022-20865

Name: CVE-2022-20865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T19:15:08.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20865 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The attacker would need to have Administrator privileges on the device. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The attacker would need to have Administrator privileges on the device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands supplied by the user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to a device and submitting crafted input to the affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Firepower 4110 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4112 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4115 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4120 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4125 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4140 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4145 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 4150 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 9300 Sm-40 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 9300 Sm-48 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 9300 Sm-56 Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Firepower 9300 Sm-56 X 3 Firmware	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20865?

How severe is CVE-2022-20865?

CVE-2022-20865 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20865?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-20865?

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Source: NVD / NIST