Vulnerability identifier: #VU31690

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3180

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco SD-WAN vBond Orchestrator
Other software / Other software solutions
Cisco SD-WAN vManage
Other software / Other software solutions
Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Routers
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco SD-WAN vSmart Controller
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software has a user account with a default, static password. A local attacker can log in by using this account with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco SD-WAN vBond Orchestrator: 18.3

Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Routers: 18.3

Cisco SD-WAN vManage: 18.3 - 19.2

Cisco SD-WAN vSmart Controller: 18.3

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdscred-HfWWfqBj

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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