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 products 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 patch CVE-2022-20775?

Apply the cisco catalyst sd-wan manager security patch or hotfix for CVE-2022-20775 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.

How do I detect CVE-2022-20775 across my infrastructure?

Inventory every cisco catalyst sd-wan manager deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.

How do I mitigate CVE-2022-20775 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.

How does O3 Security protect against CVE-2022-20775?

O3 detects and blocks CVE-2022-20775 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

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 12.5%, placing it in the 96th 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 warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

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 June 17, 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

Jun 17, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

1 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

12.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk96th percentile0.00%

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

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vendor / appliance

Detect
Inventory every cisco catalyst sd-wan manager deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.
Fix
Apply the cisco catalyst sd-wan manager security patch or hotfix for CVE-2022-20775 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.
Workarounds
Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.
How O3 protects you
O3 detects and blocks CVE-2022-20775 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Tailored to CVE-2022-20775. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.

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

O3 Security · Runtime Protection

Is CVE-2022-20775 being exploited in your environment?

O3's eBPF runtime sensors and L7 egress monitoring detect and block the CVE-2022-20775 exploit chain at execution — protecting unpatched and end-of-life systems until the vendor patch is applied.

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CVE-2022-20775

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Fix

Workarounds

How O3 protects you

Frequently Asked Questions

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