CVE-2022-20693 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability 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 inject commands to the underlying operating system with root privileges.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.1xbs

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74 CWE-78

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20693?

CVE-2022-20693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). 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 ins...

How severe is CVE-2022-20693?

CVE-2022-20693 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20693?

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