CVE-2023-20098: Path Traversal

Published May 9, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SDWAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability is due to improper filtering of directory traversal character sequences within system commands. An attacker with administrative privileges could exploit this vulnerability by running a system command containing directory traversal character sequences to target an arbitrary file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files from the system, including files owned by root.

Affected Software

2 affected components
cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.11
cisco SD-WAN vManage<20.9.1

Event History

May 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-20098.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20098?

The severity of CVE-2023-20098 is medium with a severity score of 6.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager version 20.11 and Cisco SD-WAN vManage up to version 20.9.1.

4

How does this vulnerability occur?

This vulnerability occurs due to improper filtering of directory traversal character sequences within system commands in Cisco SDWAN vManage Software CLI.

5

What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

The potential impact of this vulnerability is that an authenticated, local attacker with administrative privileges could delete arbitrary files.

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