CVE-2023-20194

MEDIUM

Cisco Identity Services Engine - Authenticated Arbitrary File Read via ERS API

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the ERS API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid Administrator-level privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper privilege management in the ERS API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate their privileges beyond the sphere of their intended access level, which would allow them to obtain sensitive information from the underlying operating system. Note: The ERS is not enabled by default. To verify the status of the ERS API in the Admin GUI, choose Administration > Settings > API Settings > API Service Settings.

Scores

CVSS v3 4.9
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 19.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-269 CWE-268
Status published
Products (4)
cisco/identity_services_engine 3.0.0 (8 CPE variants)
cisco/identity_services_engine 3.1 (7 CPE variants)
cisco/identity_services_engine 3.2 (3 CPE variants)
cisco/identity_services_engine < 2.7
Published Sep 07, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026