Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco IOS XE devices running the affected Web UI can let a valid administrator run operating-system commands as root. This is serious because a compromised network device can expose traffic, routing, and management trust. The attacker already needs administrator access, so this is not unauthenticated internet compromise based on the provided sources. Exposure is limited to Cisco IOS XE Software listed as affected in the bundle, specifically version 3.2.0JA, where the Web UI is present and reachable by administrators. Risk is highest on devices with broadly accessible management interfaces or weak administrative account control. Treat this as high priority for Cisco IOS XE network infrastructure because successful exploitation can fully compromise a device. Urgency is reduced by the requirement for valid administrator access and absence of source-bundle evidence of active exploitation, but exposed management interfaces should be addressed promptly. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco's advisory for fixed releases, workarounds, and affected-platform details.; Prioritize remediation on devices with enabled or reachable Web UI administration.; Limit Web UI access to trusted management networks and authorized administrators..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190513 Cisco IOS XE Software Web UI Command Injection VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
- VU#400865CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT-VN
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