ZDI-CAN-30945: ZDI-26-716: Cisco Identity Services Engine createDBLink Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Cisco Identity Services Engine. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.2. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-20176.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Event History
Sep 18, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must be able to authenticate to an affected Cisco Identity Services Engine installation. The provided information does not identify any additional privilege or network-access requirements.
2
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
A successful attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected installation. ZDI assigned the issue a CVSS rating of 7.2.