CWE
274
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-iosxe-wlc-privesc-RjSMrmPK: Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, local attacker to access WLAN configuration details including passwords.This vulnerability is due to improper privilege checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-20274?

    The severity of CVE-2023-20274 is classified as high due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-20274?

    To fix CVE-2023-20274, update the Cisco IOS XE Software to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-20274?

    CVE-2023-20274 affects authenticated users with low privileges on Cisco IOS XE Software.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-20274?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-20274 could allow attackers to access sensitive WLAN configuration details, including passwords.

  • What type of attack vector is involved in CVE-2023-20274?

    CVE-2023-20274 can be exploited through the command-line interface (CLI) of Cisco IOS XE Software.

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