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CVE-2026-76431: A vulnerability in the file management function of the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE and Cisco I

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CVE-2026-76431 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting identity services engine, identity services engine passive identity connector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the file management function of the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to delete arbitrary files and directories on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of directory traversal character sequences in a user-supplied file path before the

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-22
Published2026-09-16
Last modified2026-09-28
Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: cisco

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Last updated 2026-09-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

cisco identity services engine UPGRADE
Affected: >= 3.1.0 and < 3.3.0 · 3.3.0 patch1 · 3.3.0 patch10 · 3.3.0 patch11 · 3.3.0 patch2 · 3.3.0 patch3 · 3.3.0 patch4 · 3.3.0 patch5
Fixed in: 3.3.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy identity-services-engine || rpm -q identity-services-engine || identity-services-engine --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade identity-services-engine
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade identity-services-engine
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison identity-services-engine sudo apt install identity-services-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold identity-services-engine
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list identity-services-engine sudo dnf downgrade identity-services-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add identity-services-engine
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
cisco identity services engine passive identity connector UPGRADE
Affected: >= 3.1.0 and < 3.3.0 · 3.3.0 patch1 · 3.3.0 patch10 · 3.3.0 patch11 · 3.3.0 patch2 · 3.3.0 patch3 · 3.3.0 patch4 · 3.3.0 patch5
Fixed in: 3.3.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector || rpm -q identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector || identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector sudo apt install identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector sudo dnf downgrade identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add identity-services-engine-passive-identity-connector
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-76431?

identity services engine: upgrade to 3.3.0; identity services engine passive identity connector: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-76431 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76431 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-76431 affect?

CVE-2026-76431 affects identity services engine, identity services engine passive identity connector. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). A vulnerability in the file management function of the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to delete arbitrary files and directories on an affected device. To exploit t

How urgent is CVE-2026-76431?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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