CVE-2022-20656

MEDIUM
Published Nov 15, 2024 Modified Jul 31, 2025 CWE-24

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco PI and Cisco EPNM could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials on the system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of the HTTPS URL by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request that contains directory traversal character sequences to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files to the host system. Cisco has released software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds that address these vulnerabilities.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-24 CWE-24

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco prime_infrastructure
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager
cisco evolved_programmable_network_manager

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20656? +
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco PI and Cisco EPNM could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials on the system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of the HTTPS URL by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request that contains directory traversal character sequences to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files to the host system. Cisco has released software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds that address these vulnerabilities. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2022-20656? +
CVE-2022-20656 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20656? +
CVE-2022-20656 affects products from cisco, specifically: evolved_programmable_network_manager, prime_infrastructure. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-20656? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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