CVE-2026-20284: CWE-943
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CiscoCisco Identity Services Engine Software | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, ensure that only trusted administrators have access to the SXP REST API, disable the SXP service if not required, and monitor for suspicious activity related to administrative access.
Description
CVE-2026-20284 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the SXP REST API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). It requires an attacker to have valid administrative credentials, the SXP service enabled, and at least one SXP connection configured. Exploitation could allow the attacker to view or modify the underlying database and cause denial of service in single-node deployments.