Cisco SD-WAN Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security controls on the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using an affected CLI utility that is running on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.
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Authenticated local attacker can escalate to root on Cisco SD-WAN Software via insufficient CLI security controls.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software. Due to insufficient security controls, an authenticated local attacker can exploit a CLI utility to elevate privileges. Affected versions include all releases prior to the fixed versions specified in the Cisco advisory [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must have local access to the affected system and valid authentication credentials. By invoking a specific CLI utility, the attacker can trigger the privilege escalation. No user interaction is required beyond executing the command.
Impact
Successful exploitation grants the attacker root-level privileges on the underlying operating system, allowing full control over the device and potential lateral movement within the SD-WAN network.
Mitigation
Cisco has released free software updates to address this vulnerability. Customers should upgrade to the fixed version as detailed in the Cisco Security Advisory [1]. No workarounds are available.
AI Insight generated on May 26, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Cisco/Cisco SD-WAN Solutionv5Range: n/a
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vepeshlg-tJghOQcAmitrevendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
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