CVE-2024-20527: Cisco Identity Services Engine Arbitrary File Read and Delete Vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read and delete arbitrary files on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need valid Super Admin credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters in API requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted API request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Cisco Identity Services Engine>=3.0.0<3.1.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch3
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch4
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch5
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch6
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch7
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch8
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.1.0-patch9
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0-patch3
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0-patch4
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0-patch5
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.2.0-patch6
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch3

Event History

Nov 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20527?

CVE-2024-20527 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20527?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20527, ensure that your Cisco ISE is updated to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What are the prerequisites for exploiting CVE-2024-20527?

An attacker must possess valid Super Admin credentials to exploit CVE-2024-20527.

4

What type of files can be accessed by exploiting CVE-2024-20527?

CVE-2024-20527 allows attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on the affected device.

5

Which product is affected by CVE-2024-20527?

CVE-2024-20527 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine.

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