CVE-2023-20235

Description

A vulnerability in the on-device application development workflow feature for the Cisco IOx application hosting infrastructure in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user. This vulnerability exists because Docker containers with the privileged runtime option are not blocked when they are in application development mode. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Docker CLI to access an affected device. The application development workflow is meant to be used only on development systems and not in production systems.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20235?
CVE-2023-20235 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20235?
To fix CVE-2023-20235, 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-2023-20235 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20235 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-2023-20235?
CVE-2023-20235 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software.
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