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

EPSS: 0.005 (38.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

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.