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CVE detail

CVE-2022-20650

A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user supplied data that is sent to the NX-API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP POST request to the NX-API of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system. Note: The NX-API feature is disabled by default.

CVSS 8.8 · HighBuzz score 21.0

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 21.0

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 11.0 · diversity 10.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
11.0
2 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
10.0
2 sources across 2 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
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Why it matters now

Mention timeline

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Evidence

Source links by recency

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2 source links · newest first
  • 28th February – Threat Intelligence ReportCheck Point Research

    For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 28th February, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top Attacks and Breaches Check Point Research has released data on cyber attacks observed around the current Russia/Ukraine conflict. Cyber attacks on Ukraine’s government and military sector surged by 196% in the first three days of […]

    vendorresearch.checkpoint.comFeb 28, 2022, 4:37 PM
  • Cisco this week announced the availability of patches for four vulnerabilities in its FXOS and NX-OS network operating systems, including one denial of service bug that was reported by the NSA.

    newswww.securityweek.comFeb 24, 2022, 3:28 PM

Exploit code

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