CVE-2022-20723 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco IOx application hosting environment on multiple Cisco platforms could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the underlying host operating system, execute arbitrary code on the underlying host operating system, install applications without being authenticated, or conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected software. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-cq9c-ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iVendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-cq9c-ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20723?

CVE-2022-20723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco IOx application hosting environment on multiple Cisco platforms could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the underlying host operating system, ex...

How severe is CVE-2022-20723?

CVE-2022-20723 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20723?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe.