CVE-2023-20114: Input Validation

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the file download feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of input sanitation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTPS request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from the affected system.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=6.2.3<=6.2.3.18
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=6.4.0<=6.4.0.16
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=6.6.0<=6.6.7.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=7.0.0<=7.0.5
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=7.1.0<=7.1.0.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=7.2.0<=7.2.3.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center>=7.3.0<=7.3.1.1

Event History

Nov 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20114?

CVE-2023-20114 is a vulnerability in the file download feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system.

2

How does CVE-2023-20114 affect Cisco Firepower Management Center?

CVE-2023-20114 affects Cisco Firepower Management Center software versions 6.2.3.18 through 6.4.0.16, 6.6.0 through 6.6.7.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, 7.1.0 through 7.1.0.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3.1, and 7.3.0 through 7.3.1.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20114?

The severity of CVE-2023-20114 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20114?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20114 by exploiting a lack of input sanitation in the file download feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, allowing them to download arbitrary files from an affected system.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20114?

Yes, Cisco has released software updates to address the vulnerability. Users should upgrade to the latest version of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software.

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