CVE-2023-20090

Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint and RoomOS Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco TelePresence CE and RoomOS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper access control on certain CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a series of crafted commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Cisco Cisco RoomOS Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco TelePresence Endpoint Software (TC/CE)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-roomos-file-write-rHKwegKf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20090?
CVE-2023-20090 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20090?
To fix CVE-2023-20090, 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-2023-20090 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20090 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-2023-20090?
CVE-2023-20090 affects Cisco Cisco RoomOS Software, Cisco Cisco TelePresence Endpoint Software (TC/CE).
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