CVE-2023-20271
CVE-2023-20271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-24450
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain and modify sensitive information that is stored in the underlying database.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20271?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain and modify sensitive information that is stored in the underlying database.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20271?
- CVE-2023-20271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-20271 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20271?
- CVE-2023-20271 primarily affects Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20271?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-20271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-20271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-24450.
- When was CVE-2023-20271 published?
- CVE-2023-20271 was published on 2024-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.10.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.10.4:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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