Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - CVE-2026-20284
Published: September 18, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU150826
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20284
CWE-ID: CWE-943
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the SXP REST API. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.
Affected software
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
How to mitigate CVE-2026-20284
Install updates from vendor's website.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - addressed in versions 3.1 Patch 12, 3.2 Patch 11, 3.3 Patch 12, 3.4 Patch 7, 3.5 Patch 4