CVE-2018-15459: cisco cisco identity services engine software Improper Access Control

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-15459 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Access Control vulnerability in cisco cisco identity services engine software. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 23-01-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 20-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the administrative web interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain additional privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper controls on certain pages in the web interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device with an administrator account and sending a crafted HTTP request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create additional Admin accounts with different user roles. An attacker could then use these accounts to perform actions within their scope. The attacker would need valid Admin credentials for the device. This vulnerability cannot be exploited to add a Super Admin account.

• CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.