CVE-2023-20228 Cross-site scripting in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts or access sensitive data via XSS in Cisco IMC web 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-2023-20228?
CVE-2023-20228 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software, published on 16 Aug 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 Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of the targeted user or access sensitive, browser-based information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20228?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Cisco Encs 5100 Firmware, Cisco Encs 5400 Firmware, Cisco Ucs-E1120d-M3 Firmware, Cisco Ucs C220 M5 Rack Server Firmware, Cisco Ucs E160s M3 Firmware, Cisco Ucs E180d M3 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20228 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-2023-20228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v2pg-m39g-cxhr.