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CVE-2023-20057

0.0 · NONE

A vulnerability in the URL filtering mechanism of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the URL reputation filter…

Published Jan 20, 2023CWE-792EPSS 0.68%

Overview

CVE-2023-20057 is a none-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 20, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 0.0 (NONE).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 0.0, rated NONE. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the URL filtering mechanism of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters on an affected device.

This vulnerability is due to improper processing of URLs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a URL in a particular way. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters that are configured for an affected device, which could allow malicious URLs to pass through the device.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-WbMQqNJhRefsec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-WbMQqNJh

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20057?

CVE-2023-20057 is a none-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 20, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 0.0 (NONE).

How severe is CVE-2023-20057?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 0.0, rated NONE. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-20057?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-20057?

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