CVE-2026-20247: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
A vulnerability in Cisco ISE could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify data in the underlying database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Cisco ISE arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling SQL injection attacks. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, leading to unauthorized modification of database data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to modify data in the Cisco ISE underlying database, potentially impacting the integrity of stored information. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Cisco vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data. Users should monitor Cisco advisories for updates and apply any released fixes promptly.
CVE-2026-20247: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco ISE could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify data in the underlying database.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Cisco
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Cisco ISE arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling SQL injection attacks. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, leading to unauthorized modification of database data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to modify data in the Cisco ISE underlying database, potentially impacting the integrity of stored information. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Cisco vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data. Users should monitor Cisco advisories for updates and apply any released fixes promptly.
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: 6aab006855bf5e2cf5232007
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 20:47:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 21:19:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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