#VU110216 Improper access control in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector - CVE-2025-20130

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110216

Vulnerability 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-2025-20130

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Server applications / Other server solutions
ISE Passive Identity Connector
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of the file copy function in the API. A remote administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and upload arbitrary files to the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): - - 3.3

ISE Passive Identity Connector: - - 3.3

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External links
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-P4M8vwXY

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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.