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CVE-2026-76460 kev in the critical feed json

Cisco Identity Services Engine Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

published last mo. modified last mo. also EUVD-2026-81122

cvss
10.0
version 3.1, CNA
cisa kev
Exploited
added 2026-09-16
epss
75.6%
EPSS 75.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.5%
public exploits
0
none known

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.

Patch / fix

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.

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Timeline

  1. Added to CISA KEV
  2. Published
  3. CISA SSVC: exploitation active
  4. CISA patch deadline

Known exploited

Added
last mo.
Patch by
2026-09-19 (last mo.)
Ransomware
Not known
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.
Vendor, product
Cisco, Identity Services Engine
CISA name
Cisco Identity Services Engine Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs Vulnerability

CISA SSVC

Exploitation
Active, exploited in the wild
Automatable
yes
Technical impact
total
Assessed
last mo.

Exploit prediction

75.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-11).

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CNA 3.1 10.0 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

  • Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
  • Cisco Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-648 Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs

References

Sources

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