Arbitrary file upload in Cisco Identity Services Engine

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU94514

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20296

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the web-based management interface. A remote administrator can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): - - 3.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:cisco_identity_services_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:cisco_identity_services_engine:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:cisco_identity_services_engine:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-krW2TxA9

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.