2024-11-20
Platform: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Version: All versions (at the time of publication)
Vulnerability: Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Severity: MEDIUM
Date: November 6, 2024 (published), November 20, 2024 (last modified)
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A vulnerability in the Cisco ISE web interface allows unauthenticated attackers to launch XSS attacks against users. This happens because the interface doesn’t properly validate user-provided input. An attacker can trick a user into clicking a malicious link, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive information or execute scripts in the user’s browser context.
What Undercode Says:
This XSS vulnerability in Cisco ISE could have serious consequences. Attackers could steal user credentials, session cookies, or other sensitive data stored in the user’s browser. They could also inject malicious scripts that redirect users to phishing sites, download malware, or disrupt normal functionality of the web interface.
Here are some recommendations to mitigate this risk:
Apply security patches: Update Cisco ISE to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability (as identified in Cisco’s security advisory).
Security awareness training: Train users to be cautious of clicking on suspicious links, even if they appear to come from a trusted source.
Input validation: Implement stricter input validation on the server-side to prevent malicious code injection attempts.
Web application firewall (WAF): Consider deploying a WAF to detect and block XSS attacks at the network layer.
By following these recommendations, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation from this XSS vulnerability.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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