CVE-2023-20046

Description

A vulnerability in the key-based SSH authentication feature of Cisco StarOS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a valid low-privileged SSH key to an affected device from a host that has an IP address that is configured as the source for a high-privileged user account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected device through SSH as a high-privileged user. There are workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco Ultra Cloud Core - User Plane Function
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20046?
CVE-2023-20046 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20046?
To fix CVE-2023-20046, 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-2023-20046 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20046 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-20046?
CVE-2023-20046 affects Cisco Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software, Cisco Cisco Ultra Cloud Core - User Plane Function.
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