CVE-2023-20272 File upload in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files to the web root, potentially replacing files and accessing sensitive server-side information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-20272?
CVE-2023-20272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine, published on 21 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload malicious files to the web root of the application. This vulnerability is due to insufficient file input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the web interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to replace files and gain access to sensitive server-side information.
Weakness: CWE-424
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Identity Services Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-20272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20272 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-r3pq-877r-mpfh.