How severe is CVE-2022-20775?

CVE-2022-20775 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-20775?

Affected package information for CVE-2022-20775 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20775?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2022-20775 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2022-20775 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2022-20775, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-20775?

CVE-2022-20775 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.4%, placing it in the 60th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2022-20775 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2022-20775 (Cisco SD-WAN Path Traversal Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-02-25. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2026-02-27. The required action was: Please adhere to CISA’s guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks associated with Cisco SD-WAN devices as outlines in CISA’s Emergency Directive 26-03 (URL listed below in Notes) and CISA’s “Hunt & Hardening Guidance for Cisco SD-WAN Devices (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20775?

CVE-2022-20775 is classified as CWE-25 (CWE-25), Path Traversal (CWE-22). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-20775?

CVE-2022-20775 affects cisco catalyst sd-wan manager (1 version, e.g. 20.8); cisco sd-wan (1 version, e.g. 20.8); cisco sd-wan vbond orchestrator (1 version, e.g. 20.8); cisco sd-wan vedge cloud (1 version, e.g. 20.8), and 1 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2022-20775 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-20775 was published on September 30, 2022 and was last updated on February 26, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2026-02-25 — agencies required to remediate by 2026-02-27

CVE-2022-20775

HIGH

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls…

Published

Sep 30, 2022

Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

1 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk60th percentile+0.03%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF

Affected Products

5 products · 15 configurations

Application

catalyst sd-wan managercisco

≥ 20.7 && < 20.7.2

1 version

20.8

Application

sd-wancisco

≥ 20.7 && < 20.7.2

1 version

20.8

Application

sd-wan vbond orchestratorcisco

≥ 20.7 && < 20.7.2

1 version

20.8

Application

sd-wan vedge cloudcisco

≥ 20.7 && < 20.7.2

1 version

20.8

Application

sd-wan vsmart controllercisco

≥ 20.7 && < 20.7.2

1 version

20.8

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Multiple vulnerabilities in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow…

github.comNVDNov 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/cen

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CVSS Score

7.8/10

CVSS v3 base score

Vector breakdown

AV:Attack Vector

Local

AC:Attack Complexity

Low

PR:Privileges Required

Low

UI:User Interaction

None

S:Scope

Unchanged

C:Confidentiality

High

I:Integrity

High

A:Availability

High

Raw vector

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

CWE Classification

CWE-25CWE-25 CWE-22Path Traversal

Weaponization

No known public exploit tooling found.

Timeline

Disclosed

Sep 30, 2022

First exploit

Nov 10, 2022

KEV added

Feb 25, 2026

Last updated

Feb 26, 2026

Identifiers

CVE-2022-20775

References

Advisorysec.cloudapps.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Advisorytools.cisco.com Exploit / PoCgithub.com Exploit / PoCgithub.com Webcisa.gov

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