Vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (Asa) Software

CVE-2023-20234

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to create a file or overwrite any file on the filesystem of an affected device, including system files. The vulnerability occurs because there is no validation of parameters when a specific CLI command is used. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and using the command at the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite any file on the disk of the affected device, including system files. The attacker must have valid administrative credentials on the affected device to exploit this vulnerability.

EPSS: 0.002 (7.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20234?
CVE-2023-20234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (Asa) Software, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2023-08-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-20234?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.