Cisco IOS XE Software Multiple Vulnerabilities

HTTP Server input validation failures in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Release 3E enable authenticated remote attackers to trigger device reloads via malformed requests, causing denial of service. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit improper input handling to exhaust watchdog timers and force unexpected system restarts. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability affecting Cisco and Apple products.

Insufficient privilege validation on the start maintenance command in Cisco IOS XE Software enables authenticated local attackers to trigger a denial of service by placing devices into maintenance mode, which disables network interfaces. Low-privileged users can exploit this via CLI access without administrative credentials. Device recovery requires administrator intervention using the stop maintenance command.

This vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software bootloader affects Catalyst 9200, ESS9300, IE9310/9320, and IE3500/3505 series switches, allowing authenticated local attackers with level-15 privileges or unauthenticated attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code at boot time and bypass the chain of trust. An attacker can manipulate loaded binaries to circumvent integrity checks during boot, enabling execution of non-Cisco-signed images. While the CVSS score is 6.1 (Medium), Cisco assigned it a High Security Impact Rating due to the critical nature of breaking the secure boot mechanism, a foundational security control.

Cisco Meraki devices running vulnerable IOS XE Software transmit configuration data over unencrypted channels, enabling remote attackers to intercept sensitive device information through on-path attacks. The vulnerability requires user interaction and network proximity but carries no patch availability, leaving affected organizations exposed until remediation is implemented. This affects both Cisco and Apple products integrating the vulnerable software.

Insufficient parameter validation in Cisco IOS XE Software's Lobby Ambassador management API allows authenticated remote attackers to bypass access controls and create unauthorized administrative accounts. An attacker with standard Lobby Ambassador credentials can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges and gain full management API access on affected devices. This impacts Cisco and Apple products and currently has no available patch.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web-based Cisco IOx application hosting environment management interface within Cisco IOS XE Software, allowing authenticated remote attackers with administrative credentials to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browser sessions. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary script execution and access to sensitive browser-based information affecting a wide range of Cisco IOS XE versions from 16.6.1 through 17.18.1a. This vulnerability requires valid administrative credentials and user interaction but poses a significant risk in multi-administrator environments where privilege escalation or lateral movement could occur.