CVE-2023-20039
CVE-2023-20039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Industrial Network Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-552.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-24218
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Cisco Industrial Network Director
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco IND could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read application data. This vulnerability is due to insufficient default file permissions that are applied to the application data directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing files in the application data directory. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive information. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20039?
- A vulnerability in Cisco IND could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read application data. This vulnerability is due to insufficient default file permissions that are applied to the application data directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing files in the application data directory. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive information. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20039?
- CVE-2023-20039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-20039 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20039?
- CVE-2023-20039 affects Cisco Industrial Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20039?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-20039 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-20039 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-24218.
- When was CVE-2023-20039 published?
- CVE-2023-20039 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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