RCE in Cisco iOS Xe Software 16.11.1

CVE-2020-3212

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input sanitization. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a crafted file to the web UI of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.026 (83.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3212?
CVE-2020-3212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco iOS Xe Software 16.11.1, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2020-06-03.
How severe is CVE-2020-3212?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.