Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-20186

A vulnerability in the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass command authorization and copy files to or from the file system of an affected device using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP). This vulnerability is due to incorrect processing of SCP commands in AAA command authorization checks. An attacker with valid credentials and level 15 privileges could exploit this vulnerability by using SCP to connect to an affected device from an external machine. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain or change the configuration of the affected device and put files on or retrieve files from the affected device.
Published 2023-09-27 18:15:11
Updated 2024-01-25 17:15:33
Source Cisco Systems, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege

Products affected by CVE-2023-20186

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-20186

EPSS FAQ
0.12%
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-2023-20186

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
9.1
 CRITICAL CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
2.3
6.0
 NIST
8.0
 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.3
6.0
 Cisco Systems, Inc.

CWE ids for CVE-2023-20186

  • The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
    Assigned by: ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)

References for CVE-2023-20186

Jump to
This web site uses cookies for managing your session, storing preferences, website analytics and additional purposes described in our privacy policy.
By using this web site you are agreeing to CVEdetails.com terms of use!
Accept Close