CVE-2023-20170: Command Injection
First published: Wed Nov 01 2023(Updated: )
A vulnerability in a specific Cisco ISE CLI command could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform command injection attacks on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid Administrator-level privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Identity Services Engine | =3.2 | |
| Cisco Identity Services Engine | =3.2-patch1 | |
| Cisco Identity Services Engine | =3.2-patch2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20170.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20170?
The severity of CVE-2023-20170 is medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-20170?
Cisco Identity Services Engine version 3.2 and its patches 3.2-patch1 and 3.2-patch2 are affected.
How does CVE-2023-20170 impact the system?
CVE-2023-20170 allows an authenticated local attacker to perform command injection attacks on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root.
How can CVE-2023-20170 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2023-20170, an attacker must have valid Administrator-level privileges on the affected Cisco Identity Services Engine.
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