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CVE-2026-20029

4.9 · MEDIUM
Published Jan 7, 2026 CWE-611

Overview

CVE-2026-20029 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A vulnerability in the licensing features of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to gain access to sensitive information. 

This vulnerability is due to improper parsing of XML that is processed by the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system that could include sensitive data that should otherwise be inaccessible even to administrators. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20029?

CVE-2026-20029 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-20029?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-20029?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-20029?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2026-20029 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.