CVE-2023-20038

Description

A vulnerability in the monitoring application of Cisco Industrial Network Director could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access a static secret key used to store both local data and credentials for accessing remote systems. This vulnerability is due to a static key value stored in the application used to encrypt application data and remote credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by gaining local access to the server Cisco Industrial Network Director is installed on. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to decrypt data allowing the attacker to access remote systems monitored by Cisco Industrial Network Director.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Industrial Network Director
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20038?
CVE-2023-20038 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20038?
To fix CVE-2023-20038, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-20038 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20038 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-20038?
CVE-2023-20038 affects Cisco Cisco Industrial Network Director.
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