Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-20026
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320 and RV325 Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected device.
This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user input within incoming HTTP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and access unauthorized data. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid administrative credentials on the affected device.
Products affected by CVE-2023-20026
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv016_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv042_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv042g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv082_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-20026
0.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 47 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-20026
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
N/A
|
N/A
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Cisco:cisco-sa-sbr042-multi-vuln-ej76Pke5 | 2025-03-07 |
|
7.2
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.2
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
1.2
|
5.2
|
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2025-03-12 |
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
1.2
|
5.2
|
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-20026
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by:
- psirt@cisco.com (Secondary)
- ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-20026
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https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sbr042-multi-vuln-ej76Pke5
Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, and RV082 Routers VulnerabilitiesMitigation;Vendor Advisory
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