CVE-2023-20044

Name: CVE-2023-20044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-20T07:15:16.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading support to update settings which call the insecure script. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading support to update settings which call the insecure script. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-708

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Cx Cloud Agent	< 2.2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20044?

How severe is CVE-2023-20044?

CVE-2023-20044 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20044?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST