CVE-2023-20019 Cross-site scripting in Cisco BroadWorks
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts or access sensitive data via XSS in the Cisco BroadWorks web management interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-20019?
CVE-2023-20019 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco BroadWorks, published on 19 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform, Cisco BroadWorks Application Server, and Cisco BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface of an affected device. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20019?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Cisco Broadworks Application Delivery Platform, Cisco Broadworks Application Server, Cisco Broadworks Xtended Services Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20019?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-20019 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20019 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco BroadWorks
- CVE-2023-20238 Auth bypass in Cisco BroadWorks
- CVE-2023-20204 Cross-site scripting in Cisco BroadWorks
- CVE-2025-20307 Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-20270 Cross-site scripting in Cisco BroadWorks
- CVE-2023-20216 Privilege escalation in Cisco BroadWorks
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r293-6wjm-x8g7.