CVE-2023-20009: Malicious File Upload
First published: Thu Feb 16 2023(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Web UI and administrative CLI of the Cisco Secure Email Gateway (ESA) and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager (SMA) could allow an authenticated remote attacker and or authenticated local attacker to escalate their privilege level and gain root access. The attacker has to have a valid user credential with at least a [[privilege of operator - validate actual name]]. The vulnerability is due to the processing of a specially crafted SNMP configuration file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the targeted device and uploading a specially crafted SNMP configuration file that when uploaded could allow for the execution of commands as root. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain root access on the device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Email Security Appliance | <12.5.3-041 | |
| Cisco Email Security Appliance | >=13.0.0<13.0.5-007 | |
| Cisco Email Security Appliance | >=13.5.0<13.5.4-038 | |
| Cisco Email Security Appliance | >=14.0.0<14.2.1-020 | |
| Cisco Email Security Appliance | >=14.3.0<14.3.0-032 | |
| Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager | <12.8.1-021 | |
| Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager | >=13.8.0<13.8.1-108 | |
| Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager | >=14.0.0<14.2.0-224 | |
| Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager | >=14.3.0<14.3.0-120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Secure Email Gateway (ESA) and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager (SMA) vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Secure Email Gateway (ESA) and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager (SMA) vulnerability is CVE-2023-20009.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20009?
The severity of CVE-2023-20009 is high with a severity value of 7.2.
How does CVE-2023-20009 affect Cisco Email Security Appliance?
CVE-2023-20009 affects Cisco Email Security Appliance versions 12.5.3-041 to 14.3.0-032.
How does CVE-2023-20009 affect Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager?
CVE-2023-20009 affects Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager versions 12.8.1-021 to 14.3.0-120.
What is the recommended action to fix the CVE-2023-20009 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2023-20009 vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco Email Security Appliance or Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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