CVE-2023-20211: SQL Injection

Published Aug 16, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as a user with read-only or higher privileges and sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or modify data in the underlying database or elevate their privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco Unified Communications Manager>=12.5\(1\)<12.5\(1\)sub
Cisco Unified Communications Manager>=12.5\(1\)<12.5\(1\)sub
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=14.0
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=14.0

Event History

Aug 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-20211.

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What is the severity of CVE-2023-20211?

The severity of CVE-2023-20211 is high.

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What is the affected software of CVE-2023-20211?

The affected software of CVE-2023-20211 is Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME) versions 12.5(1) to 14.0.

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What is the description of CVE-2023-20211?

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system.

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How can I fix CVE-2023-20211?

Update to a fixed version of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) or Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME). Ensure proper authentication and authorization controls are in place.

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