Note: This vulnerability (CVE-2022-20775) was originally published in 2022, however CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-02-25 due to detected active exploitation.
Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-20775 |
| Alert Source | CISA KEV - Active Exploitation |
| CVE Publication Year | 2022 |
| Date Published | 2026-02-25 |
| Vendor | Cisco |
| Product | SD-WAN |
| CVSS Score | 7.8 (high) |
| EPSS Score | 0.2% (percentile: 46%) |
| CISA KEV | Yes - confirmed active exploitation |
| Ransomware | Not confirmed |
| Remediation Deadline | 2026-02-27 |
Vulnerability Description
Cisco SD-WAN CLI contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow an authenticated local attacker to gain elevated privileges via improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user.
Required Actions
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.
Who Is Affected?
This vulnerability affects SD-WAN by Cisco. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.
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