Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform an injection attack against an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary Cisco IOS XE Software CLI commands with level 15 privileges. Note: This vulnerability is exploitable only if the attacker obtains the credentials for a Lobby Ambassador account. This account is not configured by default.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 16.12.4 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9105Ax | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9105Axi | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9105Axw | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9115Ax | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9115Axe | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9115Axi | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9117Ax | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9117Axi | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9120Ax | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9120Axe | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9120Axi | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9120Axp | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9124Ax | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9124Axd | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9124Axi | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9130Ax | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9130Axe | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9130Axi | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 9300 | - |
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-2023-20231?
CVE-2023-20231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform an injection attack against an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insuffic...
How severe is CVE-2023-20231?
CVE-2023-20231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe, Cisco Catalyst 9105Ax, Cisco Catalyst 9105Axi, Cisco Catalyst 9105Axw, Cisco Catalyst 9115Ax.