CVE-2019-1950: cisco cisco ios xe sd-wan software Credentials Management Errors
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-1950 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Credentials Management Errors vulnerability in cisco cisco ios xe sd-wan software. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 19-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to gain unauthorized access to an affected device. The vulnerability is due to the existence of default credentials within the default configuration of an affected device. An attacker who has access to an affected device could log in with elevated privileges. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the device. This vulnerability affects Cisco devices that are running Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software releases 16.11 and earlier.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST8.4HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
25%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.33% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-255Credentials Management ErrorsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of credentials.
- CWE-1188Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure DefaultThe product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.
Affected systems
Cisco2 products
- cisco ios xe sd-wan software16.11 and earlier
- ios_xe≤ 16.11
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-cred-EVGSF259X Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory