CVE-2026-20235: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters in API requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted API request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive information, including hashed credentials that could be used in future attacks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Cisco ISE API allows an authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges to send crafted API requests that exploit insufficient input validation, resulting in SQL injection. Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive information such as hashed credentials. The vulnerability affects specific Cisco ISE versions 3.1.0 through 3.5.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid administrative credentials can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on the affected device, including hashed credentials. This could potentially facilitate further attacks if the hashed credentials are cracked or reused. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious API activity. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the input data.
CVE-2026-20235: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Description
A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters in API requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted API request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive information, including hashed credentials that could be used in future attacks.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
Cisco
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Cisco ISE API allows an authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges to send crafted API requests that exploit insufficient input validation, resulting in SQL injection. Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive information such as hashed credentials. The vulnerability affects specific Cisco ISE versions 3.1.0 through 3.5.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid administrative credentials can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on the affected device, including hashed credentials. This could potentially facilitate further attacks if the hashed credentials are cracked or reused. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious API activity. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the input data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.400Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aab006655bf5e2cf5232002
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 20:47:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 21:32:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 03:01:24 UTC
Views: 3
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