CVE-2023-20122: Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, Cisco Identity Services Engine, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure Command Injection Vulnerabilities

Published Apr 5, 2023
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the restricted shell of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escape the restricted shell and gain root privileges on the underlying operating system. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2

Event History

Apr 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20122.

2

Which software products are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) version 3.2.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20122?

The severity level of CVE-2023-20122 is high, with a rating of 7.8.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escape the restricted shell and gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation details. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

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