CVE-2018-15456: Cisco Identity Services Engine Password Recovery Vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2019

Updated

A vulnerability in the Admin Portal of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view saved passwords in plain text. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect inclusion of saved passwords when loading configuration pages in the Admin Portal. An attacker with read or write access to the Admin Portal could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a page that contains sensitive data. An exploit could allow the attacker to recover passwords for unauthorized use and expose those accounts to further attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Cisco Identity Services Engine=2.2\(0.470\)

Cisco Identity Services Engine=2.3\(0.298\)

Cisco Identity Services Engine=2.4\(0.357\)

Cisco Identity Services Engine=2.4\(100.159\)

Event History

Jan 10, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15456?

CVE-2018-15456 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on data confidentiality.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15456?

To fix CVE-2018-15456, update the Cisco Identity Services Engine to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-15456?

CVE-2018-15456 affects users of Cisco Identity Services Engine versions 2.2(0.470), 2.3(0.298), and 2.4(0.357) or 2.4(100.159).

What type of attack does CVE-2018-15456 enable?

CVE-2018-15456 enables an authenticated, remote attacker to view saved passwords in plain text within the Admin Portal.

How does CVE-2018-15456 occur?

CVE-2018-15456 occurs due to the incorrect inclusion of saved passwords when loading the configuration pages in the Admin Portal.