CVE-2023-20179: XSS
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly Cisco SD-WAN vManage, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject HTML content. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied data in element fields. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting malicious content within requests and persuading a user to view a page that contains injected content. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify pages within the web-based management interface, possibly leading to further browser-based attacks against users of the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20179?
CVE-2023-20179 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly Cisco SD-WAN vManage, that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to inject HTML content.
How does CVE-2023-20179 affect Cisco SD-WAN vManage?
CVE-2023-20179 affects Cisco SD-WAN vManage versions up to 20.6.6 and versions between 20.7 and 20.10.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20179?
The severity of CVE-2023-20179 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20179?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20179 by injecting HTML content through improper validation of user-supplied data in element fields.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-20179?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory and recommended software updates to address CVE-2023-20179. Please refer to the official Cisco Security Advisory for more information.