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CVE-2021-40123

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.77%

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CVE-2021-40123 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative read-only privileges to download files that should be restricted. This vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions settings on an affected device. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative read-only privileges to download files that should be restricted. This vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions settings on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download files that should be restricted.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoIdentity Services Engine<= 2.6
CiscoIdentity Services Engine2.6.0
CiscoIdentity Services Engine2.7
CiscoIdentity Services Engine2.7\(0.207\)
CiscoIdentity Services Engine2.7\(0.356\)
CiscoIdentity Services Engine2.7\(0.903\)
CiscoIdentity Services Engine2.7.0
CiscoIdentity Services Engine3.0\(0.458\)
CiscoIdentity Services Engine3.0.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40123?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative read-only privileges to download files that should be restricted. This vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions settings on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download files that should be restricted.
How severe is CVE-2021-40123?
CVE-2021-40123 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40123?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST