CVE-2023-20140
CVE-2023-20140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv016 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Cisco Rv016 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the interface. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device and then persuading a user to visit specific web pages that include malicious payloads. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. Cisco has not released software updates that address these vulnerabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20140?
- Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, and RV325 Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the interface. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device and then persuading a user to visit specific web pages that include malicious payloads. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. Cisco has not released software updates that address these vulnerabilities.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20140?
- CVE-2023-20140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-20140 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20140?
- CVE-2023-20140 primarily affects Cisco Rv016 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20140?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-20140 published?
- CVE-2023-20140 was published on 2023-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv320_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv325_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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