cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj: Cisco SD-WAN Solution VPN Subsystem Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the VPN subsystem configuration in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the affected parameter in a web page. The attacker must be authenticated to access the affected parameter. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. 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-sdwan-cmdinj
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj?
The severity of cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj is high due to the potential for remote command injection leading to unauthorized access.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj?
To fix cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj, update your Cisco SD-WAN Solution to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj?
Organizations using vulnerable versions of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution are at risk due to this command injection vulnerability.
What could an attacker do with cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj?
An attacker exploiting cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj could inject arbitrary commands executed with root privileges, compromising the system.
Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj?
Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to exploit cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cmdinj, targeting the VPN subsystem configuration.