CVE-2022-20716

Cisco SD-WAN Solution Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access control on files within the affected system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying certain files on the vulnerable device. If successful, the attacker could gain escalated privileges and take actions on the system with the privileges of the root user.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco SD-WAN Solution
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20716?
CVE-2022-20716 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20716?
To fix CVE-2022-20716, 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-2022-20716 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20716 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-2022-20716?
CVE-2022-20716 affects Cisco Cisco SD-WAN Solution.
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