Name: CVE-2021-40123: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-40123, CWE-266, CWE-276, CVSS 4.3, EPSS 0.00796

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.3
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Cisco Ise	—	—	Oct 21, 2025	Oct 20, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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