Arbitrary file upload in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
CVE-2024-20296
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need at least valid Policy Admin credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (38.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 39th percentile — 38.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Software — versions 2.7.0, 2.7.0 p1, 2.7.0 p2
- Cisco Identity Services Engine — versions 3.1.0, 3.2.0, 3.3.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20296?
- CVE-2024-20296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2024-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20296?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20296 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.