CVE-2023-20208 Cross-site scripting in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
An authenticated remote attacker can execute cross-site scripting attacks against users of the Cisco ISE web management interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-20208?
CVE-2023-20208 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine, published on 21 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct an XSS attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20208?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Identity Services Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20208?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-20208 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20208 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-2ggx-v668-h3cf.