How severe is CVE-2023-20182?

CVE-2023-20182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-20182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-20182?

CVE-2023-20182 affects Cisco Catalyst Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20182?

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

When was CVE-2023-20182 published?

CVE-2023-20182 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-20182

CVE-2023-20182 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Catalyst Center
Published: 2023-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the API of Cisco DNA Center Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read information from a restricted container, enumerate user information, or execute arbitrary commands in a restricted container as the root user. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20182?: Multiple vulnerabilities in the API of Cisco DNA Center Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read information from a restricted container, enumerate user information, or execute arbitrary commands in a restricted container as the root user. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
How severe is CVE-2023-20182?: CVE-2023-20182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-20182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-20182?: CVE-2023-20182 affects Cisco Catalyst Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20182?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-20182 published?: CVE-2023-20182 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dnac-multiple-kTQkGU3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:catalyst_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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