What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software vulnerability is CVE-2021-1454.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-1454?

The severity level of CVE-2021-1454 is high (6.7).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1454?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1454 by using insufficiently validated CLI commands to gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1454?

The Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software is affected by CVE-2021-1454.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1454?

More information about CVE-2021-1454 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xesdwpinj-V4weeqzU).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1454

high

7.2

CWE

88 20

24/3/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-1454: Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software Parameter Injection Vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Mar 24 2021(Updated: )

Multiple vulnerabilities in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access the underlying operating system with root privileges. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation of certain CLI commands. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI. The attacker must be authenticated as an administrative user to execute the affected commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the underlying operating system with root privileges.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS XE
Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN

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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xesdwpinj-V4weeqzU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software vulnerability is CVE-2021-1454.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-1454?
The severity level of CVE-2021-1454 is high (6.7).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1454?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1454 by using insufficiently validated CLI commands to gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1454?
The Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software is affected by CVE-2021-1454.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1454?
More information about CVE-2021-1454 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xesdwpinj-V4weeqzU).

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