CVE-2020-3425: Cisco IOS XE Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Published Sep 24, 2020
·Updated
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web management framework of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with read-only privileges to elevate privileges to the level of an Administrator user on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
Affected Software
216 affected components
Cisco IOS XE=16.1.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.1.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.1.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.2.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.2.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.4
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.5
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.5b
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.6
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.7
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.8
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.9
Cisco IOS XE=16.3.10
Cisco IOS XE=16.4.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.4.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.4.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.5.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.5.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.5.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.5.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.5.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.4
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.4a
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.4s
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.5
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.5a
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.5b
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.6
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.7
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.7a
Cisco IOS XE=16.6.8
Cisco IOS XE=16.7.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.7.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.7.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.7.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.7.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.7.4
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1d
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1e
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.8.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.1d
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.2a
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.2s
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.3a
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.3h
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.3s
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.4
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.4c
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.5
Cisco IOS XE=16.9.5f
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1d
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1e
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1f
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1g
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.10.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1t
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1w
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1x
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1y
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2a
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2s
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2t
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1s
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1t
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1r
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1v
Cisco 1100 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 1101 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 1109 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 1111x Integrated Services Router
Cisco 111x Integrated Services Router
Cisco 1120 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 1160 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4221 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4321 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4331 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4351 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4431 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4451-x Integrated Services Router
Cisco 4461 Integrated Services Router
Cisco Asr 1001-hx
Cisco Asr 1001-x
Cisco Asr 1002-hx
Cisco Asr 1002-x
Cisco Asr 1004
Cisco Asr 1006
Cisco Asr 1006-x
Cisco Asr 1009-x
Cisco Asr 1013
Cisco Catalyst 9800-40
Cisco Catalyst 9800-80
Cisco Catalyst 9800-cl
Cisco Catalyst 9800-l
Cisco Catalyst 9800-l-c
Cisco Catalyst 9800-l-f
Cisco Catalyst C9200-24p
Cisco Catalyst C9200-24t
Cisco Catalyst C9200-48p
Cisco Catalyst C9200-48t
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-24p-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-24p-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-24pxg-2y
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-24pxg-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-24t-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-24t-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-48p-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-48p-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-48pxg-2y
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-48pxg-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-48t-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9200l-48t-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24p
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24s
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24t
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24u
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24ux
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48p
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48s
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48t
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48u
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48un
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48uxm
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-24p-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-24p-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-24t-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-24t-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-48p-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-48p-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-48t-4g
Cisco Catalyst C9300l-48t-4x
Cisco Catalyst C9500-12q
Cisco Catalyst C9500-16x
Cisco Catalyst C9500-24q
Cisco Catalyst C9500-24y4c
Cisco Catalyst C9500-32c
Cisco Catalyst C9500-32qc
Cisco Catalyst C9500-40x
Cisco Catalyst C9500-48y4c
Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000v
Cisco Integrated Services Virtual Router
Cisco Ws-c3650-12x48uq
Cisco Ws-c3650-12x48ur
Cisco Ws-c3650-12x48uz
Cisco Ws-c3650-24pd
Cisco Ws-c3650-24pdm
Cisco Ws-c3650-24ps
Cisco Ws-c3650-24td
Cisco Ws-c3650-24ts
Cisco Ws-c3650-48fd
Cisco Ws-c3650-48fq
Cisco Ws-c3650-48fqm
Cisco Ws-c3650-48fs
Cisco Ws-c3650-48pd
Cisco Ws-c3650-48pq
Cisco Ws-c3650-48ps
Cisco Ws-c3650-48td
Cisco Ws-c3650-48tq
Cisco Ws-c3650-48ts
Cisco Ws-c3650-8x24uq
Cisco WS-C3850
Cisco Ws-c3850-12s
Cisco Ws-c3850-12x48u
Cisco Ws-c3850-12xs
Cisco Ws-c3850-24p
Cisco Ws-c3850-24s
Cisco Ws-c3850-24t
Cisco Ws-c3850-24u
Cisco Ws-c3850-24xs
Cisco Ws-c3850-24xu
Cisco Ws-c3850-48f
Cisco Ws-c3850-48p
Cisco Ws-c3850-48t
Cisco Ws-c3850-48u
Cisco Ws-c3850-48xs
Cisco WS-C3860
Event History
Sep 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3425?
CVE-2020-3425 has a high severity rating, indicating a significant vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-3425?
To fix CVE-2020-3425, apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Cisco for affected IOS XE versions.
3
What versions of Cisco IOS XE are affected by CVE-2020-3425?
CVE-2020-3425 affects multiple versions of Cisco IOS XE, including versions 16.1.1 through 17.2.1.
4
Can CVE-2020-3425 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2020-3425 can allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate their privileges to that of an Administrator on the device.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-3425 if immediate patching is not possible?
While patching is the preferred solution, temporarily restricting access to the web management interface can mitigate risks associated with CVE-2020-3425.