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CVE-2023-20048

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.9 EPSS 15.82% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-11-01 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9. It affects Cisco. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 15.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2023-20048
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.9
EPSS
15.82%
Cisco

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability in the web services interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute certain unauthorized configuration commands on a Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) device that is managed by the FMC Software. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization of configuration commands that are sent through the web service interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the FMC web services interface and sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute certain configuration commands on the targeted FTD device. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid credentials on the FMC Software.

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