CVE-2022-20775

Published Sep 30, 2022

Last updated 12 days ago

Exploit knownCVSS high 7.8

Overview

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
Source
psirt@cisco.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
catalyst_sd-wan_manager, sd-wan_vbond_orchestrator, sd-wan_vedge_cloud, sd-wan_vsmart_controller, sd-wan

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Feb 25, 2026
Exploit action due
Feb 27, 2026
Required action
Please adhere to CISA’s guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks associated with Cisco SD-WAN devices as outlines in CISA’s Emergency Directive 26-03 (URL listed below in Notes) and CISA’s “Hunt & Hardening Guidance for Cisco SD-WAN Devices (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.

Weaknesses

psirt@cisco.com
CWE-25
nvd@nist.gov
CWE-22

Social media

Hype score
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Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.