CVE-2023-20025
CVE-2023-20025 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv016 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-290.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Cisco Rv016 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, and RV082 Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication 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 bypass authentication and gain root access on the underlying operating system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20025?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, and RV082 Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication 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 bypass authentication and gain root access on the underlying operating system.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20025?
- CVE-2023-20025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-20025 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20025?
- CVE-2023-20025 primarily affects Cisco Rv016 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20025?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-20025 published?
- CVE-2023-20025 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- 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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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