Cisco ISE API Vulnerability Allows File Uploads and Elevated Privileges

CVE-2024-20528

What is CVE-2024-20528?

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.

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