CVE-2024-20532
CVE-2024-20532 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18247
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read and delete arbitrary files on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need valid Super Admin credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters in API requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted API request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20532?
- A vulnerability in the API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read and delete arbitrary files on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need valid Super Admin credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters in API requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted API request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20532?
- CVE-2024-20532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-20532 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20532?
- CVE-2024-20532 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20532?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-20532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18247.
- When was CVE-2024-20532 published?
- CVE-2024-20532 was published on 2024-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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