CVE-2023-20084

MEDIUM

Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 27.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-437
Status published
Products (35)
cisco/secure_endpoint
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.0.7
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.0.9
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.1.5
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.1.7
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.1.9
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.2.1
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.2.3
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.2.5
cisco/secure_endpoint 6.2.9
... and 25 more
Published Nov 22, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026