MEDIUM CVSS 4.8
Published: 2026-01-15

CVE-2026-20047

cisco identity_services_engine Security Advisory (CVE-2026-20047)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
Seeking technical exploit breakdowns or verified PoC code for CVE-2026-20047?
🔬 Search Writeups & Exploit Archive →

CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-20047 impacting cisco identity_services_engine. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product cisco / identity_services_engine
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-80

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-20047 impacting cisco identity_services_engine.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-20047.yaml
id: cve-2026-20047

info:
  name: cisco identity_services_engine - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-20047 affecting cisco identity_services_engine.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-20047
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-20047
    cwe-id: CWE-80
  tags: cve,cve-2026-20047,cisco,identity_services_engine,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "identity_services_engine"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-20047.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-20047
# Target: cisco identity_services_engine | CVSS: 4.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-20047 (cisco identity_services_engine)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against cisco identity_services_engine scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-20047.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-20047
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install identity_services_engine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade identity_services_engine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update identity_services_engine

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i identity_services_engine 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i identity_services_engine

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

Authorities
  • No records filed in this category.
Distributions
  • No records filed in this category.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-20047 in cisco identity_services_engine?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update cisco identity_services_engine packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-20047?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-20047?

CVE-2026-20047 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-20047
Weakness CWE-80
Vendor cisco
Product identity_services_engine
Published 2026-01-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N