CVE-2023-20220: Command Injection

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid device credentials, but does not need Administrator privileges. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for certain configuration options. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by using crafted input within the device configuration GUI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, including on the underlying operating system, which could also affect the availability of the device.

Affected Software

8 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>=6.7.0<=6.7.0.3
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·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20220?

CVE-2023-20220 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-20220?

CVE-2023-20220 is considered a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20220?

To exploit CVE-2023-20220, the attacker must have valid device credentials and access to the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software.

4

Which versions of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software are affected by CVE-2023-20220?

CVE-2023-20220 affects Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software versions 6.2.3.18 to 6.2.3, 6.4.0.16 to 6.4.0, 6.6.0 to 6.6.7.1, 6.7.0 to 6.7.0.3, 7.0.0 to 7.0.5, 7.1.0 to 7.1.0.3, 7.2.0 to 7.2.3.1, and 7.3.0 to 7.3.1.1.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20220?

Yes, Cisco has released a security update to address the vulnerability and recommends that affected users upgrade to a fixed software release.

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