Identity Services Engine

CVE-2023-20272: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine could allow an auth…

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload malicious files to the web root of the application.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 6.7
EPSS0.89%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 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.0See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.1See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.1See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.1See the advisory
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.1See the advisory

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What it is

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload malicious files to the web root of the application. This vulnerability is due to insufficient file input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the web interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to replace files and gain access to sensitive server-side information.

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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