CVE-2026-76431

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 4.9 EPSS 1.13%
Updated Sep 19, 2026
Cisco
Parameter Value
CVSS 4.9 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-22 (Path Traversal)
Vendor Cisco
Public PoC No

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 request is validated.

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the web-based management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files and directories on the underlying operating system of the affected device.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)