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Cisco released emergency fixes for more than 20 vulnerabilities across Identity Services Engine (ISE/ISE-PIC), Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC), Nexus Dashboard, and Secure Firewall ASA/FTD. Five flaws carry a maximum CVSS 10.0 rating: FMC vulnerability CVE-2026-20079 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to send crafted HTTP requests and gain root privileges, while CVE-2026-20130, CVE-2026-20192, CVE-2026-76423, and CVE-2026-76460 in ISE can permit authentication bypass, privileged administrative or system access, and in some cases code execution. A successful FMC compromise could allow attackers to modify firewall policies or disable security controls.
Cisco reports active exploitation of flaws in FMC and ISE, and CISA added the ISE privileged-API vulnerability CVE-2026-76460 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Active exploitation has also been reported for ASA/FTD vulnerabilities CVE-2026-20329 and CVE-2026-20330. No workarounds are available; organizations should urgently upgrade to Cisco's fixed releases and restrict management interfaces to trusted networks while patching. ISE 3.0 and earlier are unsupported and must first be upgraded to a supported version before fixes can be applied.
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CISA added CVE-2026-76460, a CVSS 10.0 Cisco ISE privileged-API vulnerability that can provide unauthenticated full system access, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation.
Cisco released coordinated September 2026 updates addressing more than 20 vulnerabilities in ISE/ISE-PIC, FMC, Nexus Dashboard, and ASA/FTD software. The release included four CVSS 10.0 ISE flaws and fixed FMC and Nexus Dashboard issues; Cisco said no workarounds were available.
The critical unauthenticated remote vulnerability CVE-2026-20079 affecting Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center was known by March 2026. Crafted HTTP requests can yield root privileges on vulnerable FMC systems.
Cisco reported active exploitation in the wild of CVE-2026-20329 and CVE-2026-20330, two CVSS 9.9 vulnerabilities affecting Cisco ASA and FTD software.
Cisco reported that attackers were exploiting vulnerabilities in Secure Firewall Management Center and Identity Services Engine, including critical issues that can permit root or administrative access, authentication bypass, or code execution.
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Multiple critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) WebVPN components, which are being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-20362, CVE-2025-20333, and CVE-2025-20363, allow attackers to bypass authentication and achieve remote code execution (RCE) as root on affected devices. CVE-2025-20362 is an unauthenticated authorization bypass that enables attackers to access restricted endpoints without valid credentials, serving as a key component in exploit chains. When combined with CVE-2025-20333, attackers can send malicious HTTPS requests to execute arbitrary code as root, even without prior authentication. CVE-2025-20363 is a related flaw that also enables unauthenticated RCE on ASA/FTD devices and authenticated RCE on some Cisco IOS components. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco ASA versions 9.16 through 9.23 and Cisco FTD versions 7.0 through 7.7, with specific software images requiring validation against Cisco advisories. Cisco and CISA have confirmed active exploitation and widespread scanning for these vulnerabilities, prompting CISA to issue Emergency Directive 25-03 on September 25, 2025, mandating immediate action by federal agencies. The threat actor responsible for these attacks is attributed to the same group behind the ArcaneDoor (UAT4356) state-sponsored espionage campaign first observed in 2024. Organizations are urged to patch or upgrade to Cisco’s fixed releases without delay, and to restrict or disable vulnerable devices if immediate upgrades are not possible. Compromised devices should be isolated and thoroughly investigated for signs of threat actor presence. Cisco has provided detailed guidance for detection, and CISA’s Malware Next Generation tool can be used to hunt for indicators of compromise. Security researchers, including Rapid7, have published technical analyses and exploit chains demonstrating the severity and ease of exploitation. The vulnerabilities are considered highly critical due to their unauthenticated nature and the potential for full device compromise, which could lead to further lateral movement within affected networks. The rapid response from both Cisco and CISA underscores the urgency and scale of the threat. Organizations using Cisco ASA or FTD devices should assume exposure if running affected versions and prioritize remediation. The vulnerabilities highlight the ongoing targeting of network edge devices by sophisticated threat actors, particularly those engaged in espionage. Failure to address these vulnerabilities could result in significant operational disruption and data compromise. The security community continues to monitor for new exploitation techniques and advises ongoing vigilance. The release of proof-of-concept code and active scanning increases the risk of opportunistic attacks by additional threat actors. Timely patching and adherence to Cisco and CISA recommendations are essential to mitigate risk from these critical vulnerabilities.
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