CVE-2023-20011
📛 CVE Title
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller and Cisco Cloud Network Controller Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Network Controller, formerly Cisco Cloud APIC, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions with the privilege level of the affected user. If the affected user has administrative privileges, these actions could include modifying the system configuration and creating new privileged accounts.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- cisco
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-352 - Reserved
- 2022-10-27
- Published
- 2023-02-23 01:00 UTC
- Last updated
- 2024-10-28 17:34 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/20xxx/CVE-2023-20011.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-20011 — Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller and Cisco Cloud Network Controller Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-24190 - Assigner
- cisco
- Published
- Feb 23, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
- Updated
- Oct 28, 2024, 4:34:01 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.2400
- Vendors
- Cisco
- Products
-
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) (n/a)Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) (n/a)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-q8mg-c7m3-8c9j
ENISA description: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Network Controller, formerly Cisco Cloud APIC, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions with the privilege level of the affected user. If the affected user has administrative privileges, these actions could include modifying the system configuration and creating new privileged accounts.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) |
n/a (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/352.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-20011 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-24190 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-capic-csrfv-DMx6KSwV rapid7:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-20011 rapid7:www.cve.org
Remediations (17)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft is publishing 66 new vulnerabilities today, which is far fewer than we've come to expect in recent months. However, the lone zero-day vulnerability this month demands attention.
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Unfold what this Patch Tuesday has in store for you Patch Tuesday, the unofficial term for Microsoft's scheduled security fix release on every second Tuesday of a month, has been a constant topic of discussion ever since its inception. Upcoming Webinar May 14,2026 11:30 EDT & 6:30 a.m. GMT Agenda of the Free Patch Tuesday webinar A complete breakdown of all the latest Patch Tuesday updates ...
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for two bugs.
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft today pushed updates to fix at least 56 security flaws in its Windows operating systems and supported software. This final Patch Tuesday of 2025 tackles one zero-day bug that is already ...
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-06-03 09:31 UTC -
web:www.windowscentral.com
The Jan 2026 Windows 11 update is causing boot failures for some, with PCs getting stuck at startup or refusing to load the OS entirely. Here's the fix .
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026, addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE -2026-21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:www.msn.com
Windows 11 patch fix : Microsoft resolved May 2026 update failures tied to limited EFI partition space with automated rollback, IT admin workarounds, and registry-based adjustments. Exchange flaw ...
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
This month's Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability and several critical RCE bugs in Windows and Remote Desktop.
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-22 05:41 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-20011.json.
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