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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2022-20650

A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user supplied data that is sent to the NX-API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP POST request to the NX-API of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system. Note: The NX-API feature is disabled by default.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoNx-Os10.2\(1.72\)
CiscoN9K-C9316D-Gx-
CiscoN9K-C9332D-Gx2B-
CiscoN9K-C9348D-Gx2A-
CiscoN9K-C93600Cd-Gx-
CiscoN9K-C9364D-Gx2A-
CiscoNexus 3048-
CiscoNexus 31108Pc-V-
CiscoNexus 31108Tc-V-
CiscoNexus 31128Pq-
CiscoNexus 3132C-Z-
CiscoNexus 3132Q-V-
CiscoNexus 3132Q-X-
CiscoNexus 3132Q-Xl-
CiscoNexus 3164Q-
CiscoNexus 3172Pq-
CiscoNexus 3172Pq-Xl-
CiscoNexus 3172Tq-Xl-
CiscoNexus 3232C-
CiscoNexus 3264C-E-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20650?

CVE-2022-20650 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient...

How severe is CVE-2022-20650?

CVE-2022-20650 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20650?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco N9K-C9316D-Gx, Cisco N9K-C9332D-Gx2B, Cisco N9K-C9348D-Gx2A, Cisco N9K-C93600Cd-Gx.