CVE-2021-40123 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-40123: Cisco Identity Services Engine File Download Vulnerability

Vendor Cisco
Product Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Weakness CWE-266
Published October 21, 2021
Last update November 7, 2024

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 21, 2021 CVE published
November 7, 2024 Record updated