CVE-2020-3157: Cisco Identity Services Engine Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based interface. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious configuration and saving it to the targeted system. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information when an administrator views the configuration. An attacker would need write permissions to exploit this vulnerability successfully.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Identity Services Engine<=2.7

Event History

Mar 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3157?

CVE-2020-3157 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-3157?

To fix CVE-2020-3157, you should update Cisco Identity Services Engine to a version that includes the necessary patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-3157?

CVE-2020-3157 affects authenticated users of the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine versions up to 2.7.

4

What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2020-3157?

CVE-2020-3157 can be exploited to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-3157?

Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to access the web-based management interface to exploit CVE-2020-3157.

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