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CVE-2023-20258

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.69%

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CVE-2023-20258 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of serialized Java objects by the affected application. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of serialized Java objects by the affected application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a document containing malicious serialized Java objects to be processed by the affected application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the application to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.69%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoEvolved Programmable Network Manager< 7.1.1
CiscoPrime Infrastructure< 3.10.4
CiscoPrime Infrastructure3.10.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20258?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of serialized Java objects by the affected application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a document containing malicious serialized Java objects to be processed by the affected application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the application to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-20258?
CVE-2023-20258 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20258?
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