# CVE-2023-20198: A Cisco IOS XE Web UI bug is being used in attacks

Status: Being used now (CISA KEV, added 2023-10-16)
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## Agent prompt (read-only)
Read-only check, change nothing, send nothing anywhere.
Is Cisco IOS XE Web UI (CVE-2023-20198) installed or running on this machine or in this project?
1. Find every copy and its version (apps, packages, containers, lockfiles).
2. Compare each version against the vendor's fixed version for CVE-2023-20198. Quote the vendor page you used.
3. Report a table: where, version, fixed version, status (exposed / fixed / not installed / unsure).
4. List the exact update steps, but do not run them.

## Official 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.

## Sources
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ios-nx-os-software/ios-xe-dublin-17121/221128-software-fix-availability-for-cisco-ios.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20198
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20198

Generated by isitexploited.org from public sources. Verify version numbers against the vendor before acting.