CVE-2022-20909: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20909?
CVE-2022-20909 is a vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard that could allow an authenticated local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device.
How severe is CVE-2022-20909?
CVE-2022-20909 has a severity rating of 6.7, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20909?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20909 by leveraging insufficient input validation during CLI command execution on an affected device.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-20909?
The affected software for CVE-2022-20909 is Cisco Nexus Dashboard versions 2.0 to 2.2(1e).
Is there a Cisco Security Advisory for CVE-2022-20909?
Yes, there is a Cisco Security Advisory available for CVE-2022-20909 which can be found at the following link: [Cisco Security Advisory - Cisco Nexus Dashboard Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndb-mprvesc-EMhDgXe5)