cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P: Cisco SD-WAN Solution Improper Access Control Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access control on files within the affected system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying certain files on the vulnerable device. If successful, the attacker could gain escalated privileges and take actions on the system with the privileges of the root user. 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-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P
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A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access control on files within the affected system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for escalated privileges.
How do I fix cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P?
To fix cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P, you should upgrade to a patched version of Cisco SD-WAN Software as recommended in the advisory.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P?
Devices running specific versions of Cisco SD-WAN Software, including 20.7, 20.6, and 20.3, are affected by the vulnerability cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P.
What causes the vulnerability cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P?
The cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P vulnerability is caused by improper access control on files within the affected Cisco SD-WAN system.
Can an attacker exploit cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P remotely?
No, exploitation of cisco-sa-sd-wan-file-access-VW36d28P requires an authenticated, local attacker to perform actions on the affected system.