6.7
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-20469
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) CLI Command Injection Vulnerability
Description

A vulnerability in specific CLI commands in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform command injection attacks on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid Administrator privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 4, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 20, 2024, 4:58 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

0.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-20469 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Cisco identity_services_engine
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-20469.

URL Resource
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-injection-6kn9tSxm Vendor Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-20469 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
Researcher Details RCE Flaw (CVE-2024-36435) in Supermicro BMC IPMI Firmware

A newly discovered critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-36435, has been uncovered in several Supermicro enterprise products, potentially exposing organizations to significant security risks. Discovered by ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 01, 2024 (2 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has once again raised the alarm, adding four new security vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. These a ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 01, 2024 (2 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
HashiCorp Vault Flaw (CVE-2024-759): Unrestricted SSH Access Threatens System Security

HashiCorp, a leading provider of infrastructure automation software, has issued a critical security advisory concerning a vulnerability in its popular secrets management tool, Vault. The flaw, designa ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 27, 2024 (2 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical Flaws Discovered in Jupiter X Core WordPress Plugin Affecting Over 90,000 Sites

Security researchers have uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in the Jupiter X Core WordPress plugin, impacting over 90,000 websites. The flaws could allow unauthenticated attackers to take complet ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 27, 2024 (2 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical Vulnerabilities in Automated Tank Gauge Systems Threaten Global Infrastructure

Image: BitsightIn a recent revelation, security researchers at Bitsight have uncovered severe vulnerabilities within Automated Tank Gauge (ATG) systems—integral components used to monitor fuel levels ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 27, 2024 (2 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
FlashArray, FlashBlade at Risk: Pure Storage Reveals CVSS 10 Vulnerabilities

Pure Storage has released a critical security advisory detailing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities impacting its FlashArray and FlashBlade storage systems. These vulnerabilities, some with a maxi ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 26, 2024 (2 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical Flaw in RAISECOM Gateways Actively Exploited, Exposing Thousands to Remote Attacks

Image: NetsecfishA newly discovered and actively exploited vulnerability in RAISECOM Gateway devices poses a significant threat to enterprise security. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-7120 with a critic ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 26, 2024 (2 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-30051: Windows Elevation of Privilege Flaw Exploited by QakBot Malware, PoC Published

Security researchers published the technical details and a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC) code for a zero-day vulnerability in Windows, tracked as CVE-2024-30051, which could allow attackers to escala ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 10, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • The Hacker News
Cisco Fixes Two Critical Flaws in Smart Licensing Utility to Prevent Remote Attacks

Cisco has released security updates for two critical security flaws impacting its Smart Licensing Utility that could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to elevate their privileges or access sensi ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 05, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical Cisco SLU Vulnerabilities CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440 Threaten Remote Admin Control

Cisco has issued a security advisory warning organizations of multiple vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility (SLU) that could allow remote attackers to access sensitive information or gain ad ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 05, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Warning: CVE-2024-20469 in Cisco ISE with PoC Code Puts Networks at Risk

A vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20469, has been discovered in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). With a CVSS score of 6.0, this vulnerability allows authenticated, local attackers to elevate p ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 05, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Cisco fixes root escalation vulnerability with public exploit code

Cisco has fixed a command injection vulnerability with public exploit code that lets attackers escalate privileges to root on vulnerable systems. Tracked as CVE-2024-20469, the security flaw was found ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 04, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-20469 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 20, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-injection-6kn9tSxm No Types Assigned https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-injection-6kn9tSxm Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-78
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 04, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability in specific CLI commands in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform command injection attacks on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid Administrator privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root.
    Added Reference Cisco Systems, Inc. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-injection-6kn9tSxm [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Cisco Systems, Inc. CWE-78
    Added CVSS V3.1 Cisco Systems, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-20469 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability