ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2020-3118: Cisco IOS XR Software Discovery Protocol Format String Vulnerability
| Vendor | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Product | IOS XR |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-134 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Cisco IOS XR improperly validates string input from certain fields in Cisco Discovery Protocol messages. Exploitation could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to execute code with administrative privileges or cause a reload on an affected device.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.