8.8
CWE
77
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD: Cisco IOS XE Software Web UI Command Injection Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jun 03 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the web UI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges on an affected device. 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-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD This advisory is part of the June 3, 2020, release of the Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication, which includes 23 Cisco Security Advisories that describe 25 vulnerabilities. For a complete list of the advisories and links to them, see Cisco Event Response: June 2020 Semiannual Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD?

    The severity of cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD is classified as high due to the potential for command injection with administrative privileges.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD?

    To fix cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD, update to the latest version of Cisco IOS XE Software that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD?

    Cisco IOS XE Software users are affected by cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD, particularly those using the web UI.

  • What type of attack can be performed using cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD?

    An attacker can exploit cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD to inject and execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges.

  • Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD?

    Yes, an authenticated remote attacker is required to exploit cisco-sa-web-cmdinj2-fOnjk2LD.

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