First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute code with root privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input sanitization during user authentication processing. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted response to the Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the software and execute commands they should not be authorized to execute. 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-vmanrce-4jtWT28P
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco SD-WAN vManage | >=19.3<=20.1<20.1.1.1>=.3<18=18.3=18.4<=19.2<19.2.3 | 20.1.1.1 19.2.3 |
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The severity of cisco-sa-vmanrce-4jtWT28P is high due to its ability to allow remote code execution with root privileges.
To fix cisco-sa-vmanrce-4jtWT28P, update Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software to the latest version provided by Cisco.
Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software versions 18.3, 18.4, 19.2, 19.2.3, and 20.1 up to 20.1.1 are affected by cisco-sa-vmanrce-4jtWT28P.
The cisco-sa-vmanrce-4jtWT28P vulnerability is caused by insufficient input sanitization during user authentication processing.
Yes, cisco-sa-vmanrce-4jtWT28P can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker.