CVE-2023-20048
First published: Wed Nov 01 2023(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web services interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute certain unauthorized configuration commands on a Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) device that is managed by the FMC Software. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization of configuration commands that are sent through the web service interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the FMC web services interface and sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute certain configuration commands on the targeted FTD device. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid credentials on the FMC Software.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.2.3<=6.2.3.18 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.4.0<=6.4.0.16 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.6.0<=6.6.7.1 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.7.0<=6.7.0.3 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.0.0<=7.0.5 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.1.0<=7.1.0.3 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.2.0<=7.2.3.1 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.3.0<=7.3.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20048?
CVE-2023-20048 is a vulnerability in the web services interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software that allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute unauthorized configuration commands on a Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) device managed by the FMC Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20048?
CVE-2023-20048 has a severity level of critical with a CVSS score of 9.9.
Which versions of Cisco Firepower Management Center are affected by CVE-2023-20048?
Cisco Firepower Management Center versions 6.2.3 to 6.2.3.18, 6.4.0 to 6.4.0.16, 6.6.0 to 6.6.7.1, 6.7.0 to 6.7.0.3, 7.0.0 to 7.0.5, 7.1.0 to 7.1.0.3, 7.2.0 to 7.2.3.1, and 7.3.0 to 7.3.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-20048.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20048?
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20048 by executing certain unauthorized configuration commands on a Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) device managed by the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software web services interface.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20048?
Yes, Cisco has released software updates to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to a fixed software release as soon as possible.
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