Vulnerability in Cisco Secure Client
CVE-2024-20338
A vulnerability in the ISE Posture (System Scan) module of Cisco Secure Client for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the use of an uncontrolled search path element. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by copying a malicious library file to a specific directory in the filesystem and persuading an administrator to restart a specific process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with root privileges.
EPSS: 0.009 (55.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Secure Client — versions N/A
- Cisco Secure_client
- Linux Linux_kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20338?
- CVE-2024-20338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Client, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-03-06.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20338?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20338 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.