cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex: Cisco SD-WAN Solution Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the configuration and management service of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with vmanage user privileges or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access restrictions to the HTTP management interface of the affected solution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious HTTP request to the affected management service through an authenticated device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with vmanage user privileges or stop HTTP services on an affected system.

There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco SD-WAN Solution

Event History

Jul 18, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex?

The severity of cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex is classified as high due to the potential for authenticated remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex?

To fix cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex, apply the recommended security patches and updates provided by Cisco for the affected SD-WAN Solution.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex?

Organizations using the Cisco SD-WAN Solution are affected by cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex.

4

What type of attack can occur due to cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex?

cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or create a denial of service condition.

5

Is authentication required for exploiting cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex?

Yes, authentication is required for exploiting cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-code-ex as the attacker needs access to the system.

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