A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges.
This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF
Is CVE-2022-20775 exploited?
Listed in the CISA KEV catalog on 2026-02-25.
Federal remediation due 2026-02-27.
Past that date by 169 days.
EPSS puts exploitation in the next 30 days at 12%.
Public exploit code: none found in monitored sources.