CVE-2022-20851 Detail
Current Description
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform an 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 UI API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid Administrator privileges on the affected device.
Analysis Description
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform an 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 UI API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid Administrator privileges on the affected device.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (‘OS Command Injection’) | NIST |
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command (‘Command Injection’) | Cisco Systems, Inc. |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 10/05/2022 12:15:23 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
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| Added | CPE Configuration | Record truncated, showing 500 of 15591 characters. View Entire Change Record AND
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-78 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-Gje47EMn No Types Assigned |
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webui-cmdinj-Gje47EMn Vendor Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2022-20851
NVD Published Date:
09/30/2022
NVD Last Modified:
10/05/2022
Source:
Cisco Systems, Inc.