CVE-2023-20030

MEDIUM

Cisco Identity Services Engine < 3.2 - Authenticated XML External Entity Injection via XML File Upload

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information, conduct a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack through an affected device, or negatively impact the responsiveness of the web-based management interface itself. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a crafted XML file that contains references to external entities. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve files from the local system, resulting in the disclosure of confidential information. A successful exploit could also cause the web application to perform arbitrary HTTP requests on behalf of the attacker or consume memory resources to reduce the availability of the web-based management interface. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid Super Admin or Policy Admin credentials.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 6.0
EPSS 0.0059
EPSS Percentile 69.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-611
Status published
Products (2)
cisco/identity_services_engine 3.2
cisco/identity_services_engine < 3.2
Published Apr 05, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026