CVE-2023-20265: XSS
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of a small subset of Cisco IP Phones could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to view a page containing malicious HTML or script content. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials to access the web-based management interface of the affected device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco IP Phone vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco IP Phone vulnerability is CVE-2023-20265.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20265?
The severity of CVE-2023-20265 is medium (CVSS score 5.5).
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface of affected Cisco IP Phones.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface on the affected device.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-20265?
It is recommended to refer to the Cisco Security Advisory referenced in the description for available patches or mitigations for CVE-2023-20265.