CVE-2021-40123

Cisco Identity Services Engine File Download Vulnerability

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.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-download-B3BR5KQA vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40123?
CVE-2021-40123 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40123?
To fix CVE-2021-40123, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-40123 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40123 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-40123?
CVE-2021-40123 affects Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software.
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