SB2022041419 - API Injection in Cisco IOS XE Software



SB2022041419 - API Injection in Cisco IOS XE Software

Published: April 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022041419
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20693)

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform an injection attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web UI feature. A remote administrator can inject commands to the underlying operating system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.