CVE-2006-0485: The TCL shell in Cisco IOS 12.2(14)S before 12.2(14)S16, 12.2(18)S before 12.2(18)S11, and certain other re...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets a local Cisco IOS user bypass command restrictions configured through AAA when using the TCL shell. In business terms, a person with some device access may be able to run network device commands they were explicitly not allowed to run. Exposure is most likely on older Cisco IOS deployments in the affected 12.2 S trains, especially where users have CLI access, TCL shell availability, and AAA command authorization is used to limit administrative actions. Prioritize remediation where legacy Cisco IOS devices are still in production and administrative duties are delegated. The risk is mainly insider, compromised admin account, or operations account misuse against critical network infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory for exact affected and fixed IOS releases.; Upgrade affected IOS images to Cisco-fixed or later supported releases.; Restrict CLI access to trusted administrators until remediation is complete..

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Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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