CVE-2026-76460
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.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Sep 16, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Sep 19, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- Attacked 1 day before the vulnerability was made public
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.
Source: CISA KEV · Oct 7, 2026 Sep 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| cisco | identity services engine | 3.1.0 |
| cisco | identity services engine passive identity connector | 3.1.0 |
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