CVE-2019-12671
highpriority · track · 31OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.004 · 29 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain shell access on an affected device and execute commands on the underlying operating system (OS). The vulnerability is due to insufficient enforcement of the consent token in authorizing shell access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the CLI and requesting shell access on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain shell access on the affected device and execute commands on the underlying OS.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- Fixed16.11.1cisco_csaf
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
https://software.cisco.com - Fixed16.11.1acisco_csaf
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
https://software.cisco.com - Fixed3.2.9SGcisco_csaf
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
https://software.cisco.com - Fixed3.4.5SGcisco_csaf
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
https://software.cisco.com - Fixed3.4.6SGcisco_csaf
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
https://software.cisco.com
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.7–7.8
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (16)
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advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- cisco-sa-20190925-iosxe-ctbypassCisco IOS XE Software Consent Token Bypass Vulnerability2019-09-25csaf · cisco_csafUS
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain shell access on an affected device and execute commands on the underlying operating system (OS). The vulnerability is due to insufficient enforcement of the consent token in authorizing shell access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the CLI and requesting shell access on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain shell access on the affected device and execute commands on the underlying OS. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-iosxe-ctbypass ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-iosxe-ctbypass"]
also known as (4)
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sources
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references (22)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12671cnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-awrcnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-ctspac-doscnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-dtcnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-ftpcnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-iosxe-codeexeccnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-iosxe-ctbypasscnnvd
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-iosxe-digsig-bypasscnnvd
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