#VU74505 Code Injection in Stealthwatch Enterprise - CVE-2023-20103

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74505

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20103

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Stealthwatch Enterprise
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator can upload a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Stealthwatch Enterprise: before 7.4.2

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External links
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-stealth-rce-BDwXFK9C

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.