CVE-2022-20819: cisco cisco identity services engine software Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-20819 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in cisco cisco identity services engine software. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 15-06-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 01-11-2024
   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 obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability exists because administrative privilege levels for sensitive data are not properly enforced. An attacker with read-only privileges for the web-based management interface on an affected device could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a page that contains sensitive data. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information about the system configuration.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.