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CVE-2026-76460Cisco Identity Services Engine

NVDCVSS scored by psirt@cisco.com

Vulnerability Summary

A vulnerability in an API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication.

This vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication control on an API endpoint. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected API endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected device by bypassing the web-based management interface.
Severity Level
CRITICAL(10.0)
Published Date
Sep 16, 2026
Last Modified
Oct 7, 2026
PoC
Available(Nuclei)
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
75.60%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
See the MITRE CWE entry for the full definition of this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 10.0 (CRITICAL)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector
Patched Versions
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
  • Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
  • Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.

What to do

Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Sep 19, 2026.

  1. Check whether you run Cisco Identity Services Engine and which version.
  2. No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
  3. Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
  4. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

CISA KEV Status

Listed in Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Added: Sep 16, 2026
Remediation due: Sep 19, 2026 (deadline passed)

Timeline

  • Sep 16, 2026Added to CISA KEV catalog
  • Sep 16, 2026Published
  • Sep 19, 2026KEV remediation due date
  • Oct 7, 2026Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 16:07 UTC