CVE-2023-20036: Cisco Industrial Network Director Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Industrial Network Director
Cisco Industrial Network Director<1.11.3

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20036?

CVE-2023-20036 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution with administrative privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-20036?

To remediate CVE-2023-20036, ensure you apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the Industrial Network Director.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-20036?

CVE-2023-20036 affects users of Cisco Industrial Network Director that have not implemented the recommended security updates.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-20036 enable?

CVE-2023-20036 enables authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of the affected device.

5

Is CVE-2023-20036 already exploited in the wild?

As of now, there is no public information suggesting that CVE-2023-20036 has been actively exploited in the wild.

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