Cisco IOS XR Command Execution
2026-03-11
Insufficient CLI argument validation in Cisco IOS XR Software enables authenticated local attackers to achieve root-level code execution through crafted commands. An attacker with low-privileged account access can exploit this vulnerability to bypass privilege restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the affected device's underlying operating system. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Cisco IOS XR Software contains a task group mapping flaw in a specific CLI command that allows authenticated local attackers to bypass privilege checks and gain full administrative access to affected devices. An attacker with low-privileged credentials can exploit this misconfiguration to execute unauthorized administrative actions without proper authorization validation. No patch is currently available.