CVE-2023-20198 — Actively Exploited: IOS XE Web UI (Cisco)
Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected device.
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-20198 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Cisco |
| Product | IOS XE Web UI |
| Vulnerability name | Cisco IOS XE Web UI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2023-10-16 |
| Remediation due | 2023-10-20 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Verify that instances of Cisco IOS XE Web UI are in compliance with BOD 23-02 and apply mitigations per vendor instructions. For affected products (Cisco IOS XE Web UI exposed to the internet or to untrusted networks), follow vendor instructions to determine if a system may have been compromised and |
| Description | Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected device. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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