Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform path traversal attacks on the underlying operating system to either read or delete arbitrary files. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive files or delete arbitrary files on the affected system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector | < 3.3.0 |
| Cisco | Identity Services Engine | < 3.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20146?
CVE-2026-20146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform path traversal attacks on the underl...
How severe is CVE-2026-20146?
CVE-2026-20146 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20146?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector, Cisco Identity Services Engine.