cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal: Cisco SD-WAN Solution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 19 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the vManage web-based UI (Web UI) of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected vManage device. The vulnerability is due to a failure to properly authorize certain user actions in the device configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the vManage Web UI and sending crafted HTTP requests to vManage. A successful exploit could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges and make changes to the configuration that they would not normally be authorized to make. 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-20190619-sdwan-privilescal
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco SD-WAN firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal?
The cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal vulnerability has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on privileged access.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal?
To fix cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal, apply the recommended software updates provided by Cisco for the SD-WAN Solution.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal?
The cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal vulnerability affects users of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution, specifically those using the vManage web-based UI.
What types of attacks are possible with cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal?
With cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal, an authenticated remote attacker could leverage elevated privileges leading to unauthorized access and control.
Is user authentication enough to mitigate cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal?
No, user authentication alone is not sufficient to mitigate cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal because the vulnerability stems from improper authorization of user actions.
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