CVE-2023-20017

6.5 MEDIUM 1.0% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Intersight Private Virtual Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands using root-level privileges. The attacker would need to have Administrator privileges on the affected device to exploit these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation when extracting uploaded software packages. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by authenticating to an affected device and uploading a crafted software package. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root-level privileges.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2023-08-16 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 05:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2023-08-16 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 05:29 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-78 · OS command injection
Record status: Modified

Affected

Cisco Intersight Private Virtual Appliance 1.0.9

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record