1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU63414

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20797

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Stealthwatch Enterprise: before 7.4.1

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CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:Secure Network Analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• Full software list in CPE2.3 format available after registration.

External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-stealth-rce-2hYb9KFK

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.