VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-27122

CVSS score6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.31%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-11-06
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

A vulnerability in the Microsoft Active Directory integration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have a valid administrator account on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the system with a crafted Active Directory account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain root privileges on an affected device.

Weakness classification

  • psirt@cisco.com: CWE-266
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-269

Primary references