CVE entry · CVE-2022-20775
CVE-2022-20775: Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal Vulnerability
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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on February 25, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: February 27, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Cisco SD-WAN, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
Other Cisco vulnerabilities
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Cisco Secure Email Gateway Relative Path Traversal Vulnerability
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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Hex Encoding Vulnerability
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Cisco Identity Services Engine Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs Vulnerability
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Cisco Secure Email Gateway SQL Injection Vulnerability
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Cisco Firewall Management Center Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
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Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Heap Inspection Vulnerability