CVE-2023-20214

Description

A vulnerability in the request authentication validation for the REST API of Cisco SD-WAN vManage software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read permissions or limited write permissions to the configuration of an affected Cisco SD-WAN vManage instance. This vulnerability is due to insufficient request validation when using the REST API feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted API request to an affected vManage instance. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve information from and send information to the configuration of the affected Cisco vManage instance. This vulnerability only affects the REST API and does not affect the web-based management interface or the CLI.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco SD-WAN vManage
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vmanage-unauthapi-sphCLYPA vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20214?
CVE-2023-20214 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20214?
To fix CVE-2023-20214, 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-2023-20214 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20214 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-2023-20214?
CVE-2023-20214 affects Cisco Cisco SD-WAN vManage.
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