CVE-2022-20775CiscoRouters and networkingFebruary 25, 2026

Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal Vulnerability

High 7.8Actively exploited

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.

What to do

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.

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Details

Vendor
Cisco
Product
Cisco SD-WAN
CVE
CVE-2022-20775
Affected versions
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 18.3: 9 versions, from 18.3.0 to 18.3.8
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 19.2: 11 versions, from 19.2.0 to 19.2.929
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 17.2: 8 versions, from 17.2.1LA to 17.2.10
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 19.3: 19.3.0
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 18.4: 9 versions, from 18.4.0 to 18.4.303
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 18.2: 18.2.0
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 20.1: 7 versions, from 20.1.1 to 20.1.12
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 19.0: 19.0.0
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 19.1: 19.1.0; 19.1.0a
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 17.3: 6 versions, from 17.3.1ESM1 to 17.3.2ESM3
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 20.3: 19 versions, from 20.3.1 to 20.3.811
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 20.4: 7 versions, from 20.4.1 to 20.4.2.3
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 20.5: 20.5.1; 20.5.1.1; 20.5.1.2
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 17.4: 17.4.2ES1; 17.4.2.2527
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 20.6: 23 versions, from 20.6.1 to 20.6.8
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 20.7: 20.7.1; 20.7.1.1; 20.7.2
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.1: 6 versions, from 20.1.1 to 20.1.12
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 19.2: 14 versions, from 19.2.0 to 19.2.929
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 18.4: 10 versions, from 18.4.0 to 18.4.501_ES
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 19.3: 19.3.0
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 18.3: 11 versions, from 18.3.0 to 18.3.8
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 19.0: 19.0.0; 19.0.1a
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 19.1: 19.1.0
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 17.2: 7 versions, from 17.2.4 to 17.2.10
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 18.2: 18.2.0
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.3: 56 versions, from 20.3.1 to 20.3.814
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.4: 18 versions, from 20.4.1 to 20.4.2.2.4
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.5: 6 versions, from 20.5.0.1.1 to 20.5.1.2
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.6: 15 versions, from 20.6.0.18.3 to 20.6.3
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager 20.7: 4 versions, from 20.7.1EFT2 to 20.7.1.1 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
February 27, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
February 25, 2026

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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