Vulnerability identifier: #VU81248

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20186

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to the device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks within the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) feature. A local user with level 15 privileges can bypass command authorization and copy files to or from the file system of an affected device using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-aaascp-Tyj4fEJm
http://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCwe55871

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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