CVE-2023-20075: OS Command Injection

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

Vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Secure Email Gateway could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. These vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting operating system commands into a legitimate command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escape the restricted command prompt and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid Administrator credentials.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Cisco Email Security Appliance>=12.5.0<12.5.3-041
Cisco Email Security Appliance>=13.0.0<13.0.5-007
Cisco Email Security Appliance>=13.5.0<13.5.4-038
Cisco Email Security Appliance>=14.0.0<14.2.1-020
Cisco Email Security Appliance>=14.3.0<14.3.0-032

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20075.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20075?

The severity of CVE-2023-20075 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Cisco Email Security Appliance versions 12.5.0 to 12.5.3-041, 13.0.0 to 13.0.5-007, 13.5.0 to 13.5.4-038, 14.0.0 to 14.2.1-020, and 14.3.0-032.

4

What is the vulnerability description?

The vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Secure Email Gateway allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands by injecting operating system commands into a legitimate input.

5

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker injecting operating system commands into a legitimate input.

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