Cisco ISE API Vulnerability Allows File Uploads and Elevated Privileges
CVE-2024-20528

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Identity Services Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that allows an authenticated remote attacker to upload files to arbitrary locations on the device's operating system. This weakness arises from inadequate validation of parameters from API requests. An attacker with valid Super Admin credentials can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted API request, permitting them to upload custom files and potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/C...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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