7.3
CWE
708
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-20044

First published: Thu Jan 19 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading support to update settings which call the insecure script. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected device.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco CX Cloud Agent<2.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco CX Cloud Agent vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Cisco CX Cloud Agent vulnerability is CVE-2023-20044.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20044?

    The severity level of CVE-2023-20044 is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

  • How does this vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent occur?

    This vulnerability occurs due to insecure file permissions.

  • Who can exploit this Cisco CX Cloud Agent vulnerability?

    An authenticated local attacker can exploit this Cisco CX Cloud Agent vulnerability.

  • How can this Cisco CX Cloud Agent vulnerability be exploited?

    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by persuading support to update settings which call the insecure script.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20044?

    Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation details for CVE-2023-20044. Please refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more information.

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