Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal Vulnerability
Cisco — Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
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
7.8
12.5%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Sep 30, 2022
- Modified
- Mar 2, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Feb 25, 2026
- Federal patch due
- Feb 27, 2026
CISA required action
Please adhere to CISA’s guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks associated with Cisco SD-WAN devices as outlines in CISA’s Emergency Directive 26-03 (URL listed below in Notes) and CISA’s “Hunt & Hardening Guidance for Cisco SD-WAN Devices (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2022-20775, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2022-20775 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-20775?
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
How severe is CVE-2022-20775?
CVE-2022-20775 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2022-20775 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2022-20775 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Feb 25, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-20775?
12.5% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 12.5% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (96% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20775?
CVE-2022-20775 is classified under CWE-25 (Path Traversal: '/../filedir').
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