CVE-2023-20036
CVE-2023-20036 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Industrial Network Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-24215
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Cisco Industrial Network Director
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IND could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation when uploading a Device Pack. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by altering the request that is sent when uploading a Device Pack. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the underlying operating system of an affected device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20036?
- A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IND could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation when uploading a Device Pack. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by altering the request that is sent when uploading a Device Pack. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the underlying operating system of an affected device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20036?
- CVE-2023-20036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-20036 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20036?
- CVE-2023-20036 affects Cisco Industrial Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20036?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-20036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-20036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-24215.
- When was CVE-2023-20036 published?
- CVE-2023-20036 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:industrial_network_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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