CVE-2022-20729: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software XML Injection Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability in CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject XML into the command parser. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted input in commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject XML into the command parser, which could result in unexpected processing of the command and unexpected command output.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense<6.4.0.15
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense>=6.5.0<6.6.5.2
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense>=6.7.0<7.0.2
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense<6.4.0.15
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=6.5.0<6.6.5.2
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=6.7.0<7.0.2

Event History

May 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-20729?

CVE-2022-20729 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to inject XML into the command parser due to insufficient input validation.

2

How does CVE-2022-20729 affect Cisco Firepower Threat Defense?

CVE-2022-20729 affects Cisco Firepower Threat Defense versions 6.4.0.15 to 7.0.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20729?

CVE-2022-20729 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20729?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20729 by including crafted input in commands.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-20729?

To fix CVE-2022-20729, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense software.

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