CWE
22 20
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv: Cisco SD-WAN Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 28 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI of stand-alone Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software and Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to delete arbitrary files from the file system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary file path information when using commands in the CLI of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files from the file system of the affected device. 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-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv

Credit: by James Spadaro the Cisco Advanced Security Initiatives Group

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN>=16.9<=16.10<16.10.1
16.10.1
Cisco SD-WAN Solution>=18.3 and earlier<=18.4<18.4.5
18.4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv?

    The severity of cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv is rated as high due to the potential impact of arbitrary file deletion.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv?

    To fix cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv, upgrade to the recommended versions of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software or Cisco SD-WAN Software Releases listed in the advisory.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv?

    Authenticated local users on affected versions of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software and Cisco SD-WAN Software are at risk from cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv.

  • What exploits are possible with cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv?

    Exploiting cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files from the file system of the affected device.

  • What versions are impacted by cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv?

    Versions 16.9 to 16.10 and 18.3 and earlier to 18.4 of specific Cisco software are impacted by cisco-sa-arb-file-delete-VB2rVcQv.

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