CVE-2022-20775
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
How to fix
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.
CISA due date: Feb 27, 2026- cisco sd-wan_vbond_orchestrator20.6.3, 20.7.2 or later
- cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager20.6.3, 20.7.2 or later
- cisco sd-wan_vedge_cloud20.6.3, 20.7.2 or later
- cisco sd-wan_vsmart_controller20.6.3, 20.7.2 or later
- cisco sd-wan20.6.3, 20.7.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cisco sd-wan_vbond_orchestrator | v < 20.6.3, 20.7 ≤ v < 20.7.2, 20.8 | 20.6.3, 20.7.2 |
| cisco catalyst_sd-wan_manager | v < 20.6.3, 20.7 ≤ v < 20.7.2, 20.8 | 20.6.3, 20.7.2 |
| cisco sd-wan_vedge_cloud | v < 20.6.3, 20.7 ≤ v < 20.7.2, 20.8 | 20.6.3, 20.7.2 |
| cisco sd-wan_vsmart_controller | v < 20.6.3, 20.7 ≤ v < 20.7.2, 20.8 | 20.6.3, 20.7.2 |
| cisco sd-wan | v < 20.6.3, 20.7 ≤ v < 20.7.2, 20.8 | 20.6.3, 20.7.2 |
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