CVE-2021-34722

Cisco IOS XR Software Command Injection Vulnerabilities

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain access to the underlying root shell of an affected device and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-cmd-inj-wbZKvPxc vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34722?
CVE-2021-34722 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-34722?
To fix CVE-2021-34722, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-34722 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-34722 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-34722?
CVE-2021-34722 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software.
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