Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-20537 CVE-2024-20539 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-863 CWE-79 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Incorrect authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU100001
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20537
CWE-ID:
CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to a lack of server-side validation of Administrator permissions. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and conduct administrative functions beyond their intended access level.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): 3.0 - 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Stored cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU100030
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20539
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the web-based management interface. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): 3.0 - 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
