Auth bypass in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
CVE-2024-20537
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass the authorization mechanisms for specific administrative functions. This vulnerability is due to a lack of server-side validation of Administrator permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted HTTP request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct administrative functions beyond their intended access level. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need Read-Only Administrator credentials.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (38.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Software — versions 3.0.0, 3.0.0 p1, 3.0.0 p2
- Cisco Identity_services_engine — versions 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.2.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20537?
- CVE-2024-20537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20537?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20537 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.