CVE-2023-20178
A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco S
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.
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS 0.2774
Schedule remediation
- EPSS ≥ 0.10 - elevated exploitation probability
- EPSS percentile: top 3% of all CVEs by exploitation likelihood
- CVSS base score ≥ 7.0
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