Vulnerability identifier: #VU76299

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20174

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote administrator can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and send arbitrary network requests that are sourced from the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): 2.7 - 3.2

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-xxe-inj-696OZTCm

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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.