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CVE-2023-20273
Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Description
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands with the privileges of root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject commands to the underlying operating system with root privileges.
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Cisco IOS XE Web UI Command Injection Vulnerability
10/23/2023
10/27/2023
Verify that instances of Cisco IOS XE Web UI are in compliance with BOD 23-02 and apply mitigations per vendor instructions. For affected products (Cisco IOS XE Web UI exposed to the internet or to untrusted networks), follow vendor instructions to determine if a system may have been compromised and immediately report positive findings to CISA.
CVE Modified by Cisco Systems, Inc.1/25/2024 12:15:43 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
CWE
Cisco Systems, Inc. CWE-78
Removed
Reference
Cisco Systems, Inc. http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175674/Cisco-IOX-XE-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Modified Analysis by NIST11/15/2023 2:13:12 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
Reference Type
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175674/Cisco-IOX-XE-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html No Types Assigned
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175674/Cisco-IOX-XE-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
CVE Modified by Cisco Systems, Inc.11/13/2023 10:15:08 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
Cisco Systems, Inc. http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175674/Cisco-IOX-XE-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html [No types assigned]
CVE Modified by Cisco Systems, Inc.11/07/2023 2:15:09 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
Description
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands with the privileges of root.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject commands to the underlying operating system with root privileges.
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands with the privileges of root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject commands to the underlying operating system with root privileges.
AND
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.12 up to (excluding) 16.12.10a
OR
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3650:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3650-12x48fd-e:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3650-12x48fd-l:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3650-12x48fd-s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3650-12x48uq:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3650-12x48uq-e:-:
Added
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.3 up to (excluding) 17.3.8a
*cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.6 up to (excluding) 17.6.6a
*cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.9 up to (excluding) 17.9.4a
Added
CVSS V3.1
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CWE
NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo
Changed
Reference Type
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxe-webui-privesc-j22SaA4z No Types Assigned