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CVE-2023-20103

4.9 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in Cisco Secure Network Analytics could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as a root user on an affected device.

Published Apr 5, 2023CWE-20EPSS 0.90%

Overview

CVE-2023-20103 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in Cisco Secure Network Analytics could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as a root user on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input to the web interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a crafted file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code on the affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid Administrator credentials on the affected 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20103?

CVE-2023-20103 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-20103?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-20103?

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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