What is the severity of CVE-2020-26074?

CVE-2020-26074 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26074?

To remediate CVE-2020-26074, update Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is impacted by CVE-2020-26074?

CVE-2020-26074 affects users of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software, particularly those with local authentication.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-26074?

CVE-2020-26074 is an escalation of privilege vulnerability linked to improper validation of path input.

Can CVE-2020-26074 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2020-26074 requires local authentication, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-26074

high

7.8

CWE

250

18/11/2024

CVE-2020-26074: Cisco SD-WAN vManage Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Nov 18 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in system file transfer functions of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of path input to the system file transfer functions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending requests that contain specially crafted path variables to the vulnerable system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files, allowing the attacker to modify the system in such a way that could allow the attacker to gain escalated privileges.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco SD-WAN vManage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26074?
CVE-2020-26074 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26074?
To remediate CVE-2020-26074, update Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2020-26074?
CVE-2020-26074 affects users of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software, particularly those with local authentication.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-26074?
CVE-2020-26074 is an escalation of privilege vulnerability linked to improper validation of path input.
Can CVE-2020-26074 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-26074 requires local authentication, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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