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ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·10/16/2023

CVE-2023-20198 added to CISA KEV: Cisco IOS XE Web UI

Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild

Date added: 2023-10-16

Required action: Verify that instances of Cisco IOS XE Web UI are in compliance with BOD 23-02 and apply mitigations per vendor instructions. For affected products (Cisco IOS XE Web UI exposed to the internet or to untrusted networks), follow vendor instructions to determine if a system may have been compromised and immediately report positive findings to CISA.

Due date: 2023-10-20

Why this matters

Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected device.

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