CVE-2023-20198 — Cisco IOS XE Web UI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2023-10-16 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected device.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Cisco |
| Product | IOS XE Web UI |
| CWE | CWE-420 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-20198 |
| Date Added | 2023-10-16 |
| Due Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
Verify that instances of Cisco IOS XE Web UI are in compliance with BOD 23-02 and apply mitigations per vendor instructions. For affected products (Cisco IOS XE Web UI exposed to the internet or to untrusted networks), follow vendor instructions to determine if a system may have been compromised and immediately report positive findings to CISA.
Due Date: 2023-10-20