CVE-2023-20272: Input Validation

Published Nov 21, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload malicious files to the web root of the application. This vulnerability is due to insufficient file input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the web interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to replace files and gain access to sensitive server-side information.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch3
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch4
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch5
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch6
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.0.0-patch7
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1-patch3
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1-patch4

Event History

Nov 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20272?

CVE-2023-20272 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to upload malicious files to the web root of the application.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-20272?

CVE-2023-20272 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software version?

The affected software versions are Cisco Identity Services Engine 3.0.0, 3.0.0-patch1, 3.0.0-patch2, 3.0.0-patch3, 3.0.0-patch4, 3.0.0-patch5, 3.0.0-patch6, 3.0.0-patch7, 3.1, 3.1-patch1, 3.1-patch2, 3.1-patch3, and 3.1-patch4.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20272?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20272 by leveraging insufficient file input validation to upload malicious files to the web root of the application.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20272?

More information about CVE-2023-20272 can be found at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-mult-j-KxpNynR

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