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CVE-2023-20043

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Published: Jan 20, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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6.7
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 0.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by calling the script with sudo. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected device.

Affected (2)

Cisco
1 product
Cx Cloud Agent
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Cisco
Cx Cloud Agent
Before 1.9
Cx Cloud Agent
Version 2.2

Related CWEs

CWE-276
Incorrect Default Permissions
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
CWE-708
Incorrect Ownership Assignment
The product assigns an owner to a resource, but the owner is outside of the intended control sphere.

References (2)

Source: psirt@cisco.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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