CVE-2019-1624 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-1624, a vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Solution's vManage UI allowing attackers to execute commands with elevated privileges. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
An issue has been identified in the vManage web-based user interface (UI) of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution, potentially allowing an attacker to insert arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
Understanding CVE-2019-1624
What is CVE-2019-1624?
This CVE refers to a vulnerability in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution's vManage web-based UI that could enable an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1624
The vulnerability could permit an authorized attacker to insert arbitrary commands that are executed with elevated privileges due to inadequate validation of user input.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1624
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the vManage web-based UI of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution allows an attacker to inject commands with root privileges through insufficient input validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cisco SD-WAN Solution
- Vendor: Cisco
- Versions Affected: Less than 18.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker needs to authenticate to the affected device
- Crafted input via the vManage Web UI
- Successful exploitation enables executing commands with elevated privileges
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary security patches provided by Cisco
- Monitor Cisco's security advisories for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Refer to Cisco's security advisory for specific patch details