Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands with the privileges of root. 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 inject commands to the underlying operating system with root privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 16.1.1 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650 | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Fd-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Fd-L | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Fd-S | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uq | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uq-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uq-L | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uq-S | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Ur | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Ur-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Ur-L | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Ur-S | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uz | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uz-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uz-L | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-12X48Uz-S | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-24Pd | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-24Pd-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 3650-24Pd-L | - |
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
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-20273?
CVE-2023-20273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands with the privileges of root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient i...
How severe is CVE-2023-20273?
CVE-2023-20273 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe, Cisco Catalyst 3650, Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48Fd-E, Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48Fd-L, Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48Fd-S.