CVE-2024-20528: Cisco Identity Services Engine Path Traversal 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 upload files to arbitrary locations on the underlying operating system of an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an 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 upload custom files to arbitrary locations on the underlying operating system, execute arbitrary code, and elevate privileges to root.

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-2024-20528?

CVE-2024-20528 has a high severity rating due to the potential for authenticated remote attackers to exploit it.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20528?

To fix CVE-2024-20528, ensure that you apply the latest security patches from Cisco for the Identity Services Engine software.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20528?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-20528 include unauthorized file uploads and possible compromise of the underlying operating system.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20528?

CVE-2024-20528 affects users of Cisco Identity Services Engine who have Super Admin credentials.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2024-20528?

The attack vector for CVE-2024-20528 involves authenticated remote access to the affected Cisco device.

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