CVE-2023-20055: Cisco DNA Center Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the management API of Cisco DNA Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges in the context of the web-based management interface on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the unintended exposure of sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inspecting the responses from the API. Under certain circumstances, a successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the API with the privileges of a higher-level user account. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need at least valid Observer credentials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20055?
The severity of CVE-2023-20055 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How does CVE-2023-20055 affect Cisco DNA Center?
CVE-2023-20055 affects Cisco DNA Center versions up to and including 2.3.3.6 and version 2.3.4.0.
What is the vulnerability of CVE-2023-20055?
CVE-2023-20055 is a vulnerability in the management API of Cisco DNA Center that allows an authenticated remote attacker to elevate privileges in the web-based management interface.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20055?
An attacker with authenticated access can exploit CVE-2023-20055 by leveraging the exposure of sensitive information to elevate their privileges.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-20055?
To mitigate CVE-2023-20055, Cisco recommends upgrading Cisco DNA Center to a fixed software release as mentioned in the Cisco Security Advisory.