CVE-2024-20296 File upload in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software

Medium 4.7 Published 17 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files to Cisco ISE to execute arbitrary commands and gain root privileges.

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-2024-20296?

CVE-2024-20296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine, published on 17 Jul 2024. 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 (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need at least valid Policy Admin credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Identity Services Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-20296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgj5-j889-643m.