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    CVE-2024-20278

    A vulnerability in the NETCONF feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input over NETCONF to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges from Administrator to root.

    Published:Mar 27, 2024
    Last Modified:Aug 1, 2025
    EPS:Mar 27, 2024
    EPSS Score:0.00101
    CVSS Score:6.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Cisco
    Product
    Ios Xe

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High