CVE-2023-20198 (Cisco IOS XE Web UI) is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since 2023-10-16. Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow… See the required fix, due date and advisories.
CVE-2023-20198 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2023-10-16. 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.
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.
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