Identity Services Engine

CVE-2023-20171: Cisco Identity Services Engine Arbitrary File Delete and File Read Vulnerabilities

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated attacker to delete or read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 5.4
EPSS0.38%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixNot yet

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software n/aSee the advisory

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What it is

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated attacker to delete or read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker must have valid credentials on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Exploitation

The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerabilities that are described in this advisory.

Sources

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