CVE-2023-1168
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability
exists in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine. Successful
exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to
execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying
operating system, leading to a complete compromise of the
switch running AOS-CX.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1168 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-1168 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts