CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20289: Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 28 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device.  This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments for a specific CLI command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted input as the argument of the affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the currently logged-in user.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco NX-OS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20289?

    CVE-2024-20289 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20289?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-20289, apply the latest Cisco NX-OS software updates as they address the insufficient validation of arguments.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-20289?

    CVE-2024-20289 affects devices running certain versions of Cisco NX-OS Software that allow authenticated, low-privileged local access.

  • What kind of access does CVE-2024-20289 allow?

    CVE-2024-20289 allows an authenticated, low-privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

  • When was CVE-2024-20289 disclosed?

    CVE-2024-20289 was disclosed in early 2024.

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