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CVE-2022-20775

Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 12.5%
  1. Published30 Sept 2022
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 Feb 2026
  3. Remediation due27 Feb 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Cisco SD-WAN CLI contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow an authenticated local attacker to gain elevated privileges via improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user.

Added to KEV: 25 Feb 2026Federal remediation due: 27 Feb 2026

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager≥ 20.7 < 20.7.2 · < 20.6.3 · 20.8
Cisco SD-WAN≥ 20.7 < 20.7.2 · < 20.6.3 · 20.8
Cisco SD-WAN Vbond Orchestrator≥ 20.7 < 20.7.2 · < 20.6.3 · 20.8
Cisco SD-WAN Vedge Cloud≥ 20.7 < 20.7.2 · < 20.6.3 · 20.8
Cisco SD-WAN Vsmart Controller≥ 20.7 < 20.7.2 · < 20.6.3 · 20.8

Remediation

Fixed in
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager≥ 20.7.2
Cisco SD-WAN≥ 20.7.2
Cisco SD-WAN Vbond Orchestrator≥ 20.7.2
Cisco SD-WAN Vedge Cloud≥ 20.7.2
Cisco SD-WAN Vsmart Controller≥ 20.7.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-20775 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-20775 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Feb 2026.

How severe is CVE-2022-20775?

CVE-2022-20775 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 12.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-20775?

Affected products include Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN Vbond Orchestrator, Cisco SD-WAN Vedge Cloud, Cisco SD-WAN Vsmart Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20775?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.7.2, Cisco SD-WAN 20.7.2, Cisco SD-WAN Vbond Orchestrator 20.7.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.