Description
A vulnerability in the NETCONF feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input over NETCONF to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges from Administrator to root.
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0013
EPSS Percentile
31.7%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-184
Status
published
Products (43)
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1a
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1w
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1x
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1y
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1z
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.1z1
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.2
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.3
cisco/ios_xe
17.6.3a
... and 33 more
Published
Mar 27, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026