CVE-2023-20055: Privilege Escalation via Authenticated API in Cisco DNA Center
CVE-2023-20055 Published on March 23, 2023
Cisco DNA Center Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the management API of Cisco DNA Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges in the context of the web-based management interface on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the unintended exposure of sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inspecting the responses from the API. Under certain circumstances, a successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the API with the privileges of a higher-level user account. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need at least valid Observer credentials.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-20055 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2023-20055 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-20055
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Affected Versions
Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center) Version n/a is affected by CVE-2023-20055Exploit Probability
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