Cisco ISE Web Interface Authenticated Remote Config Modification
CVE-2026-20286 Published on September 16, 2026

Cisco Identity Services Engine Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identify Services Engine (ISE) 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.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-20286 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
NONE
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?

The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

CVE-2026-20286 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-20286

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Affected Versions

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