CVE-2023-20055: cisco catalyst_center

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-20055 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in cisco catalyst_center. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 23-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 28-10-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the management API of Cisco DNA Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges in the context of the web-based management interface on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the unintended exposure of sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inspecting the responses from the API. Under certain circumstances, a successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the API with the privileges of a higher-level user account. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need at least valid Observer credentials.

• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.