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CVE-2023-20020

HIGH CVSS: 8.6 Published: 2023-01-20 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Device Management Servlet application of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and Cisco BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation when parsing HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a sustained stream of crafted requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause all subsequent requests to be dropped, resulting in a DoS condition.

Affected Platforms

Cisco Broadworks Application Delivery Platform Device ManagementCisco Broadworks Xtended Services Platform

Weakness Type

CWE-835, CWE-20

References