First published: Wed Jan 20 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive database files on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient user authorization. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the vshell of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read database files from the filesystem of the underlying operating 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-sdwan-vinfdis-MC8L58dj
Credit: This vulnerability was found during the resolution a Cisco TAC support case
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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The severity of Cisco SA SDWAN VINFDIS MC8L58DJ is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive database files.
To fix Cisco SA SDWAN VINFDIS MC8L58DJ, ensure that user authorization is properly implemented and update to the latest version of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software.
Any organization using affected versions of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software is at risk if they have not addressed this vulnerability.
An attacker exploiting Cisco SA SDWAN VINFDIS MC8L58DJ could read sensitive database files, leading to potential data exposure and breaches.
Exploitation of Cisco SA SDWAN VINFDIS MC8L58DJ requires authenticated local access, which may limit the attack surface but still poses a serious risk.