Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the CLI utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
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Authenticated local attacker can inject arbitrary commands as root in Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software due to insufficient CLI input validation.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software. Insufficient input validation allows an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that execute with root privileges. Affected versions are those of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software prior to the fixed releases mentioned in the advisory [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must have local access and be authenticated to the device. They can then submit crafted input to the CLI utility, which is not properly validated, leading to command injection. No user interaction beyond authentication is required [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, resulting in full compromise of the device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability [1].
Mitigation
Cisco has released free software updates to address this vulnerability. Customers should upgrade to the fixed versions as specified in the advisory [1]. No workarounds are mentioned; upgrading is the recommended mitigation.
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: unspecified
Patches
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References
1- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xesdwcinj-AcQ5MxCnmitrevendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
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