CVE-2013-5539 File upload in n/a
Authenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to Cisco ISE, potentially enabling code execution on other systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5539?
CVE-2013-5539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine, published on 16 Oct 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The upload-dialog implementation in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote authenticated users to upload files with an arbitrary file type, and consequently conduct attacks against unspecified other systems, via a crafted file, aka Bug ID CSCui67511.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5539?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Identity Services Engine Software.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5539?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5539 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-5539 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5539 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine
- CVE-2026-76460 Cisco Identity Services Engine Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs
- CVE-2025-20337 Cisco Identity Services Engine Injection
- CVE-2025-20281 Cisco Identity Services Engine Injection
- CVE-2026-20130 Cisco Identity Services Engine Hardening Release - Improper Neutralization Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-20192 Cisco Identity Services Engine Hardening Release - Access Control Vulnerabilities
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xp2h-72mj-pf4g.