CVE-2023-20044
CWE-708Published: January 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability in Cisco CX Cloud Agent of could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges.
This vulnerability is due to insecure file permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading support to update settings which call the insecure script. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-20044 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 7.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-20044 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts