CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2022-20699

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

89.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/3/2022
Patch Due Date
3/17/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2/10/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20699?

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Is CVE-2022-20699 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-20699 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/17/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-20699?

CVE-2022-20699 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2022-20699 affecting your environment?

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