CVE-2023-20088: Cisco Finesse Reverse Proxy VPN-less Access to Finesse Desktop Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the nginx configurations that are provided as part of the VPN-less reverse proxy for Cisco Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create a denial of service (DoS) condition for new and existing users who are connected through a load balancer. This vulnerability is due to improper IP address filtering by the reverse proxy. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of unauthenticated requests to the reverse proxy. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause all current traffic and subsequent requests to the reverse proxy through a load balancer to be dropped, resulting in a DoS condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-20088.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20088?
CVE-2023-20088 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2023-20088 affect Cisco Finesse?
CVE-2023-20088 affects Cisco Finesse by allowing an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create a denial of service (DoS) condition for new and existing users who are connected through a load balancer.
Which versions of Cisco Finesse are affected by CVE-2023-20088?
CVE-2023-20088 affects Cisco Finesse version 12.6(1), 12.6(1)-es01, 12.6(1)-es02, and 12.6(1)-es03.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20088?
To fix CVE-2023-20088, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Cisco.