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CVE-2013-5538: The Sponsor Portal in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) uses weak permissions for uploaded files, which...

The Sponsor Portal in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) uses weak permissions for uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a direct request, aka Bug ID CSCui67506.

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Cisco ISE Sponsor Portal had weak permissions on uploaded files. A remote attacker could directly request and read files that should not be exposed. The supplied data does not identify affected versions, CVSS severity, or a confirmed fix, so urgency depends on whether Cisco ISE Sponsor Portal was deployed and reachable. Potential exposure is limited to Cisco Identity Services Engine environments using Sponsor Portal file upload functionality. Internet or broad internal reachability would increase business risk. The provided sources do not list vulnerable versions or CPEs. Prioritize verification if Cisco ISE Sponsor Portal is in use, especially on exposed networks. The vulnerability can involve unauthorized file access, but the provided evidence is incomplete on severity, affected versions, and fixes. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory for CSCui67506 and affected release guidance.; Identify Cisco ISE instances with Sponsor Portal enabled.; Limit Sponsor Portal access to trusted networks until vendor guidance is confirmed..

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