Product:
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Summary
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting attacks against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the interface.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 4.8 | CVE-2026-20047 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid administrative credentials. The attacker can inject malicious code into specific pages of the web-based management interface. Once the code is executed, it could allow the attacker to run arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive browser-based information.
Affected Products
- Cisco Identity Services Engine: Affected by the XSS vulnerability in its web-based management interface.
- Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector: Also affected by the same vulnerability allowing for potential XSS attacks.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended that users ensure proper validation of user input in the web-based management interface. Additionally, users should limit administrative access to trusted personnel and regularly update their systems to the latest security patches provided by Cisco.