A privileged attacker can exploit certain operation to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, leading to full device compromise. An authenticated user can exploit gRPC Network Security Interface (gNSI) Certz service on Arista EOS-based products to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted Certz Rotate request. The Bootz service is also affected.
https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/24718-security-advisory-0162
Published: 2026-09-16
Updated: 2026-09-17
Base Score: 8.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C
Severity: High
Base Score: 9.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: Critical
Base Score: 9.4
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Severity: Critical
EPSS: 0.00756