CVE-2023-20037: XSS

Published Jan 19, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Industrial Network Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of content submitted to the affected application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending requests containing malicious values to the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Industrial Network Director<1.7.0

Event History

Jan 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20037?

CVE-2023-20037 is a vulnerability in Cisco Industrial Network Director that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20037?

The severity of CVE-2023-20037 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2023-20037 affect Cisco Industrial Network Director?

CVE-2023-20037 affects Cisco Industrial Network Director versions up to and excluding 1.7.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20037?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20037 by submitting malicious content to the affected application.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20037?

There is no specific fix mentioned for CVE-2023-20037, but it is recommended to upgrade to a version beyond 1.7.0 to mitigate the vulnerability.

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