CVE-2022-20775—Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal Vulnerability
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2026-02-25 · last modified February 25, 2026
Metadata
Vulnerability Name
Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal 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.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Action
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.