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CVE-2023-20178

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 5.37% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-06-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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Public Exploit Signal

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CVE
CVE-2023-20178
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
5.37%
Windows Cisco

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established. This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.