CVE-2022-20956: cisco cisco identity services engine software Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-20956 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in cisco cisco identity services engine software. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 03-11-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   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 bypass authorization and access system files. This vulnerability is due to improper access control in the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to list, download, and delete certain files that they should not have access to. Cisco plans to release software updates that address this vulnerability. https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-access-contol-EeufSUCx ["https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-access-contol-EeufSUCx"]

• CWE-648Incorrect Use of Privileged APIsThe product does not conform to the API requirements for a function call that requires extra privileges. This could allow attackers to gain privileges by causing the function to be called incorrectly.