Vulnerability identifier: #VU85291

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20260

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper processing of command line arguments to application scripts. A local administrator can gain the elevated privileges of the root user on the underlying operating system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager: 7.0 - 7.1

Cisco Prime Infrastructure: 3.9 - 3.10

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-pi-epnm-wkZJeyeq

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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