HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2022-20775

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2/25/2026
Patch Due Date
2/27/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
9/30/2022

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

Is CVE-2022-20775 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-20775 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 2/27/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-20775?

CVE-2022-20775 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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