Advanced Pentesting and Red Teaming of Cisco NX-OS: A Deep Dive
Introduction This expanded guide provides an even more comprehensive and in-depth resource for penetration testers and red teamers focused on Cisco NX-OS. We will explore the security landscape of this critical data center operating system in greater detail, covering a wide range of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and advanced exploitation techniques. This post consolidates all research, proof-of-concept code, and exploitation steps into a single, actionable resource. CVE Landscape (2018-2025) Over the last seven years, a significant number of vulnerabilities have been discovered in Cisco NX-OS, highlighting the importance of regular patching and security assessments. Our research identified 154 CVEs affecting NX-OS between 2018 and 2025. CVE Statistics Severity Count CRITICAL 7 HIGH 77 MEDIUM 70 LOW 0 Year CVE Count 2025 7 2024 13 2023 4 2022 6 2021 ...