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News November 11, 2026

Cisco ISE flaws enable root code execution and data access

Several critical vulnerabilities impact Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE-PIC. Attackers could execute arbitrary code, bypass security controls, access sensitive information, and compromise sessions.

Cisco ISE flaws enable root code execution and data access

Key points

  • Multiple vulnerabilities affect Cisco ISE and ISE-PIC.
  • Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary code execution, including with root privileges.
  • Possible impacts also include SQL injection, privilege escalation, session takeover, data manipulation, denial of service, and cross-site scripting.

Context

The advisory describes several critical weaknesses in Cisco Identity Services Engine and ISE-PIC. The potential consequences range from bypassing security measures and exposing credentials to compromising sessions, altering data, and disrupting services.

What this means for you

Directly applicable

For developers and technical decision-makers managing Cisco ISE deployments, the advisory provides a concrete basis for reviewing exposure and prioritizing remediation.

Who benefits: Developers and technical decision-makers responsible for Cisco ISE or ISE-PIC environments can use the advisory to focus technical security reviews.

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