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CVE-2023-20036

Cisco Industrial Network Director command injection

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 13.8%
  1. Published15 Nov 2024

Description

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IND could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation when uploading a Device Pack. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by altering the request that is sent when uploading a Device Pack. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the underlying operating system of an affected device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Cisco Industrial Network Director< 1.11.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Cisco Industrial Network Director≥ 1.11.3

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-20036 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-20036 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 13.8%.

How severe is CVE-2023-20036?

CVE-2023-20036 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 13.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-20036?

Affected products include Cisco Industrial Network Director.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20036?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cisco Industrial Network Director 1.11.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.