CVE-2023-20214CWE-287

A vulnerability in the request authentication validation for the REST API of Cisco SD-WAN vManage software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to…

Critical · published August 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single crafted API request can open the door to an attacker gaining access to sensitive configuration data in Cisco SD-WAN vManage — all without a password! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check IDs at the entrance. An unauthorized guest could waltz in, grab a menu, and even place an order without anyone batting an eye! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive configuration details and potentially manipulate settings in the Cisco SD-WAN vManage instance — it’s like giving someone the keys to the kingdom without even asking for a name! This could lead to unauthorized access to vital network configurations, putting your entire system at risk. 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check IDs at the entrance. An unauthorized guest could waltz in, grab a menu, and even place an order without anyone batting an eye! This vulnerability stems from insufficient request validation in the REST API for Cisco SD-WAN vManage. An unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted API request, allowing them to retrieve and send data to the configuration of the instance.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive configuration details and potentially manipulate settings in the Cisco SD-WAN vManage instance — it’s like giving someone the keys to the kingdom without even asking for a name! This could lead to unauthorized access to vital network configurations, putting your entire system at risk. 🚨 To safeguard your instance, update Cisco SD-WAN vManage to the latest version immediately, patching the flaw. Implement strict input validation for API requests and monitor for unusual access patterns. 🔥 You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll lock down your Cisco environment in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00915 · 59.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2023-08-03T21:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 AUG 21:24Z
    A vulnerability in the request authentication validation for the REST API of Cisco SD-WAN vManage software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to…
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