CVE-2026-20285
Cisco Identity Services Engine Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to modify parts of the configuration on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the lack of server-side validation of Administrator permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted HTTP request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify descriptions of files on a specific page. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid Administrator credentials.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:24 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
cisco
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-20285
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) software.
- Update Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) software.
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