Improper input validation in Cisco Broadworks Application Delivery Platform Device Management
CVE-2023-20020
A vulnerability in the Device Management Servlet application of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and Cisco BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation when parsing HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a sustained stream of crafted requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause all subsequent requests to be dropped, resulting in a DoS condition.
EPSS: 0.009 (54.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Broadworks_application_delivery_platform_device_management
- Cisco Broadworks_xtended_services_platform
- Cisco Broadworks — versions 23.0, 23.0 ap380391, 23.0 ap380396
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20020?
- CVE-2023-20020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Broadworks Application Delivery Platform Device Management, classified under Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop). CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2023-01-20.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20020?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-20020 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.