Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Secure ACS 5.x before 5.5 had an authorization flaw in its RMI interface. A user who was already authenticated could gain superadmin privileges, turning a lower-level account into full administrative control of the access-control system. Exposure is most likely where Cisco Secure ACS 5.x before 5.5 remains deployed and its RMI interface is reachable by authenticated users. The source bundle does not identify specific network exposure requirements beyond remote authenticated access. Treat as high priority if legacy Cisco Secure ACS is still in use. The risk is concentrated but serious: a valid user could become superadmin on a system that controls network access decisions. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco Secure ACS deployments and identify any 5.x versions before 5.5.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20140115-csacs for vendor-confirmed remediation guidance.; Upgrade or retire affected ACS instances according to Cisco guidance..
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- cisco-acs-cve20140649-priv-esc(90430)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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