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CVE-2022-20697
HIGH · CVSS 8.6
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-04-15T15:15:12.967 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:24:52.953

Summary

A vulnerability in the web services interface of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper resource management in the HTTP server code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Affected products

cisco — ios

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