CVE-2022-20775

CVE-2022-20775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Sd-wan Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-02-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

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

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 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-20775 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-20775 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-02-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20775?
CVE-2022-20775 primarily affects Cisco Catalyst Sd-wan Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20775?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2022-20775 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-20775 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-26025. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-02-25).
When was CVE-2022-20775 published?
CVE-2022-20775 was published on 2022-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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