CVE-2020-3467: cisco cisco identity services engine software Incorrect Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-3467 is a high (CVSS 7.7) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in cisco cisco identity services engine software. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 08-10-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 13-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to modify parts of the configuration on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper enforcement of role-based access control (RBAC) within the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify parts of the configuration. The modified configuration could either allow unauthorized devices onto the network or prevent authorized devices from accessing the network. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid Read-Only Administrator credentials.

• CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.