CVE-2024-20435 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco AsyncOS for Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the system and executing a crafted command on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need at least guest credentials.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asyncos	11.7.0-406
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance Virtual S1000V	-
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance Virtual S100V	-
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance Virtual S300V	-
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance Virtual S600V	-
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance S196	-
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance S396	-
Cisco	Secure Web Appliance S696	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-250

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20435?

CVE-2024-20435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco AsyncOS for Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is...

How severe is CVE-2024-20435?

CVE-2024-20435 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-2024-20435?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Asyncos, Cisco Secure Web Appliance Virtual S1000V, Cisco Secure Web Appliance Virtual S100V, Cisco Secure Web Appliance Virtual S300V, Cisco Secure Web Appliance Virtual S600V.