First published 9/27/2026, 6:37:15 AM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:37:15 AM

CVE-2026-76460: Cisco Identity Services Engine Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs Vulnerability

Cisco ISE and ISE-PIC contain an incorrect use of privileged APIs vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access by bypassing the web-based management interface. The advisory requires applying vendor mitigations and following CISA BOD 26-04 guidance, including discontinuing use for cloud services if mitigations are unavailable.

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Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 6/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Because unauthenticated remote attackers could gain unauthorized access to affected devices, stakeholders must apply the required mitigations.

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CVE-2026-76460: Cisco Identity Services Engine Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs Vulnerability

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