Is CVE-2024-20272 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20272 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20272 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20272 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20272?

CVE-2024-20272 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-20272

CWE-434Published: January 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system and execute commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Cisco Unity Connection is affected by a critical vulnerability in its web management interface that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload files and execute arbitrary commands. This can lead to full system compromise and root-level privilege escalation.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the security updates provided by Cisco to address the authentication and validation flaws.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20272 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.