Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Management Interface

CVE-2023-20053

What is CVE-2023-20053?

A vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of Cisco Nexus Dashboard, which could permit unauthenticated remote attackers to launch cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against users of the interface. This issue arises from inadequate validation of user input. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to click a specially crafted link, enabling the execution of arbitrary scripts within the affected interface. Successful exploitation could lead to exposure of sensitive browser-based information, allowing the attacker to compromise user security and integrity.

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