CVE-2023-20055

Cisco DNA Center Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the management API of Cisco DNA Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges in the context of the web-based management interface on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the unintended exposure of sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inspecting the responses from the API. Under certain circumstances, a successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the API with the privileges of a higher-level user account. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need at least valid Observer credentials.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.77% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center)
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20055?
CVE-2023-20055 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20055?
To fix CVE-2023-20055, 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-2023-20055 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20055 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-2023-20055?
CVE-2023-20055 affects Cisco Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center) .
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