CVE-2019-16011: Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the CLI utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-16011.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16011?
The severity of CVE-2019-16011 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software versions 16.10.2, 16.11, 16.9, 16.10, and 17.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-16011?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-16011 by injecting arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-16011?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with details on how to mitigate the vulnerability.