CVE-2026-76449: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
A vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct an SQL or HQL injection attack on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the affected APIs before it is used to build database queries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL or HQL queries against the underlying database, which could allow the attacker to view or modify data that they are not authorized to access. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. Specifically, insufficient validation of user-supplied input to affected APIs allows an authenticated remote attacker to craft requests that execute arbitrary SQL or HQL queries against the underlying database. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials and could lead to unauthorized data modification or viewing. The affected versions are 3.1.0, 3.2.0, 3.3.0, 3.4.0, and 3.5.0.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid administrative credentials can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL or HQL queries on the backend database. This could allow unauthorized modification of data, potentially compromising the integrity of the system. Confidentiality is not impacted, and availability is not affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to database queries. Follow Cisco's official advisories for updates on patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-76449: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct an SQL or HQL injection attack on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the affected APIs before it is used to build database queries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL or HQL queries against the underlying database, which could allow the attacker to view or modify data that they are not authorized to access. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
Cisco
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Cisco
Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. Specifically, insufficient validation of user-supplied input to affected APIs allows an authenticated remote attacker to craft requests that execute arbitrary SQL or HQL queries against the underlying database. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials and could lead to unauthorized data modification or viewing. The affected versions are 3.1.0, 3.2.0, 3.3.0, 3.4.0, and 3.5.0.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid administrative credentials can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL or HQL queries on the backend database. This could allow unauthorized modification of data, potentially compromising the integrity of the system. Confidentiality is not impacted, and availability is not affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to database queries. Follow Cisco's official advisories for updates on patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T12:02:03.636Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aab007155bf5e2cf523203a
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 20:47:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 21:02:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 04:01:22 UTC
Views: 7
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