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CVE-2022-20775

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed

Published: 2022-09-30 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD

Vulnerability overview

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

Severity and scoring

CVSS score
7.8 · HIGH
CVSS version
3.1
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-22, CWE-25

CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.

Known exploitation and remediation

Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Affected product
Cisco · SD-WAN
Added to catalog
2026-02-25
Required action
Please adhere to CISA’s guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks associated with Cisco SD-WAN devices as outlines in CISA’s Emergency Directive 26-03 (URL listed below in Notes) and CISA’s “Hunt & Hardening Guidance for Cisco SD-WAN Devices (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.
CISA remediation due date
2026-02-27

CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.

Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.

Affected products and versions

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:catalyst_sd-wan_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 20.6.3

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:catalyst_sd-wan_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    From (inclusive): 20.7

    Before (exclusive): 20.7.2

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:catalyst_sd-wan_manager:20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vbond_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 20.6.3

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vbond_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    From (inclusive): 20.7

    Before (exclusive): 20.7.2

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vbond_orchestrator:20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vedge_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 20.6.3

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vedge_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    From (inclusive): 20.7

    Before (exclusive): 20.7.2

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vedge_cloud:20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vsmart_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 20.6.3

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vsmart_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    From (inclusive): 20.7

    Before (exclusive): 20.7.2

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan_vsmart_controller:20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 20.6.3

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    From (inclusive): 20.7

    Before (exclusive): 20.7.2

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:sd-wan:20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.

Advisories and references

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