Improper Authorization in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - CVE-2026-20285
Published: September 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU150730
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20285
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to modify descriptions of files on specific pages.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in the web-based management interface when processing crafted HTTP requests. A remote user can submit a crafted HTTP request to modify descriptions of files on specific pages.
Valid administrator credentials are required.
Affected software
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
How to mitigate CVE-2026-20285
Install security update from vendor's website.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - addressed in versions 3.3 Patch 12, 3.4 Patch 7, 3.5 Patch 4