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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.