CVE-2023-20198βCisco IOS XE Web UI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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2023-10-16 Β· last modified June 21, 2025
Metadata
Vulnerability Name
Cisco IOS XE Web UI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Cisco IOS XE Web UI contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the web user interface that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected device.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Action
Verify that instances of Cisco IOS XE Web UI are in compliance with BOD 23-02 and apply mitigations per vendor instructions. For affected products (Cisco IOS XE Web UI exposed to the internet or to untrusted networks), follow vendor instructions to determine if a system may have been compromised and immediately report positive findings to CISA.