CVE-2023-20084

moderate-risk
Published 2023-11-22

A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to evade endpoint protection within a limited time window. This vulnerability is due to a timing issue that occurs between various software components. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to put a malicious file into a specific folder and then persuading the user to execute the file within a limited time window. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the endpoint software to fail to quarantine the malicious file or kill its process. Note: This vulnerability only applies to deployments that have the Windows Folder Redirection feature enabled.

Do I need to act?

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0.10% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.0/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint
Secure Endpoint

Affected Vendors

40
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 17/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 23/34 · High