How severe is CVE-2023-20057?

CVE-2023-20057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 0.0, rated none severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-20057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-20057?

CVE-2023-20057 affects Cisco Asyncos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20057?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-20057 published?

CVE-2023-20057 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-20057

CVE-2023-20057 is a none-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asyncos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 0.0. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: None (CVSS 3.x base score 0.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Cisco Asyncos
Published: 2023-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the URL filtering mechanism of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of URLs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a URL in a particular way. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters that are configured for an affected device, which could allow malicious URLs to pass through the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20057?: A vulnerability in the URL filtering mechanism of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of URLs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a URL in a particular way. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the URL reputation filters that are configured for an affected device, which could allow malicious URLs to pass through the device.
How severe is CVE-2023-20057?: CVE-2023-20057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 0.0, rated none severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-20057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-20057?: CVE-2023-20057 affects Cisco Asyncos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-20057 published?: CVE-2023-20057 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-url-bypass-WbMQqNJh

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asyncos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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