Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the privilege management functionality of all Cisco BroadWorks server types could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to incorrect implementation of user role permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as a user with the BWORKS or BWSUPERADMIN role and issuing crafted commands on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands beyond the sphere of their intended access level, including initiating installs or running operating system commands with elevated permissions. There are workarounds that address this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Broadworks Application Delivery Platform | < ri.2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Application Server | < 23.0.2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Database Server | < 2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Execution Server | < 2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Media Server | < 2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Network Database Server | < 2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Network Function Manager | < 2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Network Server | < 23.0.2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Profile Server | < 23.0.2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Service Control Function Server | < 2023.05 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Troubleshooting Server | < 2023.06 |
| Cisco | Broadworks Xtended Services Platform | < 23.0.2023.05 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-20216?
CVE-2023-20216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the privilege management functionality of all Cisco BroadWorks server types could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected system. Thi...
How severe is CVE-2023-20216?
CVE-2023-20216 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Broadworks Application Delivery Platform, Cisco Broadworks Application Server, Cisco Broadworks Database Server, Cisco Broadworks Execution Server, Cisco Broadworks Media Server.