Description
A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established.

This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.
Published: 2023-06-28
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: 26.6% Moderate
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

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Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Secure Client
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: cisco

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-02T09:05:34.960Z

Reserved: 2022-10-27T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2023-20178

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2023-06-28T15:15:09.880

Modified: 2024-11-21T07:40:45.287

Link: CVE-2023-20178

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