#VU81263 Improper access control in Cisco DNA Center - CVE-2023-20223

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81263

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20223

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco DNA Center
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions on API requests. A remote attacker can read and modify data that is handled by an internal service on the target device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco DNA Center: 2.3.3 - 2.3.6

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External links
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dnac-ins-acc-con-nHAVDRBZ

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.