CVE-2023-20035: Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the system CLI. An attacker with privileges to run commands could exploit this vulnerability by first authenticating to an affected device using either local terminal access or a management shell interface and then submitting crafted input to the system CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root-level privileges. An attacker with limited user privileges could use this vulnerability to gain complete control over the system. Note: For additional information about specific impacts, see the Details section of this advisory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20035.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20035?
The severity of CVE-2023-20035 is high.
How does this vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software occur?
This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient input validation by the system CLI in Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software.
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated, local attacker with privileges to run commands can exploit this vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-20035?
Yes, Cisco has released a fix for this vulnerability. Refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more information.