Secure Endpoint and ClamAV
CVE-2023-20084: A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated,…
A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to evade endpoint protection within a limited time window.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.0 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.0 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 6.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.0 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.2 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 7.3 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint 8.1 | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to evade endpoint protection within a limited time window. This vulnerability is due to a timing issue that occurs between various software components. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to put a malicious file into a specific folder and then persuading the user to execute the file within a limited time window. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the endpoint software to fail to quarantine the malicious file or kill its process. Note: This vulnerability only applies to deployments that have the Windows Folder Redirection feature enabled.
Exploitation
The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 11 Oct 2026.