CVE-2022-20656: Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco PI and Cisco EPNM could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials on the system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of the HTTPS URL by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request that contains directory traversal character sequences to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files to the host system. Cisco has released software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds that address these vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

42 affected components
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=2.0.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=2.1
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=2.2
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.0.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.1.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.1.5
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.2
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.2.0-fips
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.3.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.4.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.5.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.6.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.7.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.8.0
Cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.9.0
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=1.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=1.2
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=2.0
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=2.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=2.2
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.0
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.0.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.0.2
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.0.3
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.1.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.1.2
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=3.1.3
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=4.0
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=4.0.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=4.0.2
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=4.0.3
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=4.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=4.1.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=5.0
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=5.0.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=5.0.2
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=5.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=5.1.1
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager=5.1.2

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20656?

CVE-2022-20656 is rated as high severity due to its potential for path traversal attacks on Cisco devices.

2

How does CVE-2022-20656 affect Cisco Prime Infrastructure?

CVE-2022-20656 allows an authenticated attacker to execute a path traversal attack, potentially compromising the system's data.

3

What conditions are necessary for exploiting CVE-2022-20656?

To exploit CVE-2022-20656, the attacker must have valid credentials for the affected Cisco device.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-20656?

The impacts of CVE-2022-20656 may include unauthorized access to sensitive files and system information on affected Cisco devices.

5

How do I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-20656?

Mitigation for CVE-2022-20656 includes applying the latest patches and restricting user access to the management interface.

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