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CVE-2023-20075

6.0 · MEDIUM

Vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Secure Email Gateway could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

Published Mar 1, 2023CWE-77EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2023-20075 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Secure Email Gateway could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

These vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting operating system commands into a legitimate command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escape the restricted command prompt and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid Administrator credentials.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20075?

CVE-2023-20075 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-20075?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-20075?

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.

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