CWE
306
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8: Cisco Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control on Cisco vManage Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 28 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability in authentication mechanism of Cisco Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control (SD-AVC) on Cisco vManage could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the GUI of Cisco SD-AVC without authentication. This vulnerability exists because the GUI is accessible on self-managed cloud installations or local server installations of Cisco vManage. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the exposed GUI of Cisco SD-AVC. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view managed device names, SD-AVC logs, and SD-AVC DNS server IP addresses. 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-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8

Credit: This vulnerability was found during the resolution a Cisco TAC support case

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco SD-WAN vManage=20.7<20.7.1>=20.4=20.5<=20.6<20.6.1>=18.3 and earlier=18.4=19.2=20.1<=20.3<20.3.4.120.3.5
20.7.1
20.6.1
20.3.4.120.3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8?

    The severity of the vulnerability cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote access.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8?

    To remediate the vulnerability cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco vManage as specified in the advisory.

  • Which versions of Cisco vManage are affected by cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8?

    Versions of Cisco vManage including 18.3 and earlier, 20.4, 20.5, 20.6, and some specific 20.3 versions are affected by cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8.

  • Can cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to the GUI.

  • Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit the cisco-sa-sdwan-avc-NddSGB8 vulnerability as it allows unauthorized access.

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