CVE-2022-20775
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-02-25
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-02-27
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-09-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-20775?
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF
Is CVE-2022-20775 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-20775 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-02-27.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-20775?
CVE-2022-20775 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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