CVE-2023-20273
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
92.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-10-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-10-27
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-10-25
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-20273?
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.
Is CVE-2023-20273 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-20273 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 10/27/2023.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-20273?
CVE-2023-20273 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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