CVE-2020-3212 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input sanitization. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a crafted file to the web UI of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.11.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 CWE-77

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-wPatchVendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-wPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-3212?

CVE-2020-3212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of an affecte...

How severe is CVE-2020-3212?

CVE-2020-3212 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3212?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe.