Vulnerability identifier: #VU56871

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34726

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco SD-WAN
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
Cisco SD-WAN vBond Orchestrator
Other software / Other software solutions
Cisco SD-WAN vManage
Other software / Other software solutions
Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Cloud Router
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
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 local user to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the CLI. A local administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco SD-WAN: 18.4.0 - 20.5

Cisco SD-WAN vBond Orchestrator: All versions

Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Cloud Router: All versions

Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Routers: All versions

Cisco SD-WAN vManage: All versions

Cisco SD-WAN vSmart Controller: All versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwan-maapi-cmdinjec-znUYTuC

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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.