CVE-2023-20043
CVE-2023-20043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Cx Cloud Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Cisco Cx Cloud Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by calling the script with sudo. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20043?
- A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by calling the script with sudo. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected device.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20043?
- CVE-2023-20043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-20043 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20043?
- CVE-2023-20043 primarily affects Cisco Cx Cloud Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20043?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-20043 published?
- CVE-2023-20043 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:cx_cloud_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:cx_cloud_agent:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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