Vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect_secure_mobility_client
CVE-2023-20178
A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to…
EPSS: 0.054 (91.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Anyconnect_secure_mobility_client
- Cisco Secure Client — versions 4.9.00086, 4.9.01095, 4.9.02028
- Cisco Secure_client
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20178?
- CVE-2023-20178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect_secure_mobility_client, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20178?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-20178 known to be exploited?
- 10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.