Cisco Identity Services Engine Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs Vulnerability
Description
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) contain an incorrect use of privileged APIs vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected device by bypassing the web-based management interface.
What to do
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.
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Details
- Vendor
- Cisco
- Product
- Cisco Identity Services Engine
- CVE
- CVE-2026-76460
- Affected versions
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.1: 4 versions, from 3.1.0 p8 to 3.1.0 p11
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.3: 11 versions, from 3.3 Patch 2 to 3.3 Patch 11
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.4: 7 versions, from 3.4.0 to 3.4 Patch 6
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.2: 4 versions, from 3.2.0 p7 to 3.2 Patch 10
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 3.5: 4 versions, from 3.5.0 to 3.5 Patch 2
Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector 3.4: 3.4.0
Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector 3.5: 3.5.0 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 10
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- September 19, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- September 16, 2026
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.
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