CWE
20 77
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC: Cisco IOS XE Software Web-Based Management Interface Command Injection Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Wireless LAN Controller feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with a lobby ambassador user account to perform a command injection attack against an affected device.This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary Cisco IOS XE Software CLI commands with privilege level 15.Note: This vulnerability is exploitable only if the attacker obtains the credentials for a lobby ambassador account. This account is not configured by default.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-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNCThis advisory is part of the May 2025 release of the Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication. For a complete list of the advisories and links to them, see Cisco Event Response: May 2025 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-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC?

    The severity of cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC is rated as high due to the potential for command injection attacks.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC?

    To fix cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC, update your Cisco IOS XE Software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC?

    Authenticated remote attackers with a lobby ambassador user account on affected Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers are at risk of exploiting cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC.

  • What is the impact of cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC?

    The impact of cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising its integrity.

  • Is cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC specific to certain Cisco products?

    Yes, cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-gVn3OKNC specifically affects Cisco IOS XE Software used in Wireless LAN Controllers.

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