CVE-2022-20908: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Jul 21 2022(Updated: )
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation during CLI command execution on an affected device. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by authenticating as the rescue-user and executing vulnerable CLI commands using a malicious payload. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus Dashboard | >=2.0<2.2\(1e\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20908?
CVE-2022-20908 is a vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard that allows an authenticated local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20908?
The severity of CVE-2022-20908 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20908?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20908 by exploiting insufficient input validation during CLI command execution on an affected device.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-20908?
The affected software for CVE-2022-20908 is Cisco Nexus Dashboard versions 2.0 through 2.2(1e).
How can I fix CVE-2022-20908?
To fix CVE-2022-20908, update the Cisco Nexus Dashboard to a version higher than 2.2(1e).
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