CVE-2023-20198 - Cisco IOS XE Web UI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-20198
Cisco | IOS XE Web UI
- Date Added:
- 2023-10-16
- Due Date:
- 2023-10-20
- Vulnerability Name
Cisco IOS XE Web UI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- Description
Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected device.
- Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
- Action
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.
- Additional Notes
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ios-nx-os-software/ios-xe-dublin-17121/221128-software-fix-availability-for-cisco-ios.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20198
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