CVE-2026-76480
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Improper Authentication in Cisco License On-Prem

Publication date: 2026-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Description
As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the engineering team for Cisco License On-Prem, formerly Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem), has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in software hardening releases that address multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities tracked by CVE-2026-76480 are related to issues with improper authentication that are grouped under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Pillar CWE-306.

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Published
2026-10-07
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-07
AI Q&A
2026-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-76480
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94464

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 37 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 7-202001
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 1.1
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 6.3.0
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202004
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202006
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 1.2
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 1.3
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202012
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202010
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202008
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202201
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202102
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 1.4
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202105
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202108
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202112
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202201
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202206
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202212
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202302
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202303
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202304
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202308
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202401
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 8-202404
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202406
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202407
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202410
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202412
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202501
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202502
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202504
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202507
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202510
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 9-202601
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 10-202606
Cisco Cisco License On-Prem 10-202608

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-76480 is a vulnerability in Cisco License On-Prem involving improper authentication. It falls under CWE-306, meaning the software fails to verify a user's identity properly before granting access. This could allow unauthorized users to perform actions they shouldn't be able to.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the Cisco License On-Prem system. They might steal sensitive data, modify system configurations, or disrupt services. The high CVSS score (9.8) indicates severe potential impact, including complete system compromise.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest software hardening updates from Cisco for Cisco License On-Prem to address improper authentication issues. Ensure all systems are updated to the patched versions as soon as possible.

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