#VU79637 Improper access control in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - CVE-2023-20111

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79637

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20111

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper storage of sensitive information within the web-based management interface.. A remote user can view hidden fields within the application and obtain device credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): before 2.7p10

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-credentials-tkTO3h3
https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCwd77062

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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.