cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt: Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software Path Traversal Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to conduct path traversal attacks and obtain read access to sensitive files on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view arbitrary files on the affected system. 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-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt?
The severity of cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt?
To fix cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for IOS XE SD-WAN Software.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt?
Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software users are affected by cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt, especially those with local authenticated access.
What type of attack does cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt facilitate?
cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt facilitates path traversal attacks allowing access to restricted files.
Is cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt remotely exploitable?
cisco-sa-iosxe-sdwpathtrav-nsrue2Mt is not remotely exploitable as it requires local authentication.