vulnerabilityCVE-2026-76460

Cisco Identity Services Engine Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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.

Severity

10.0Critical

Exploitation evidence

Has exploited

Remediation

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.

Affected software

Software	Affected versions	Fixed in	Sources

CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System)

Preferred assessment

Vector

Attack vector

Attack complexity

Privileges required

User interaction

Scope

Confidentiality impact

Integrity impact

Availability impact

Source assessments

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Probability

Percentile

Model

Preferred remediation

Action