CVE-2024-20537: Cisco Identity Services Engine Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass the authorization mechanisms for specific administrative functions. This vulnerability is due to a lack of server-side validation of Administrator permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted HTTP request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct administrative functions beyond their intended access level. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need Read-Only Administrator credentials.

Affected Software

29 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=3.0.0-patch8
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

Event History

Nov 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20537?

CVE-2024-20537 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that allows an authenticated remote attacker to bypass authorization mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20537?

To remediate CVE-2024-20537, apply available patches for affected Cisco Identity Services Engine versions.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20537?

CVE-2024-20537 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine versions 3.0.0 through 3.3.0, including various patches.

4

Can CVE-2024-20537 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20537 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-20537 facilitate?

CVE-2024-20537 can facilitate unauthorized access to administrative functions of the Cisco Identity Services Engine.

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