<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The government issues an advisory on a Cisco ISE cloud vulnerability allowing full admin control.The flaw affects Cisco ISE instances on platforms like AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.The vulnerability, CVE-2025-20286, has a critical CVSS score impacting versions 3.1 to 3.4.Credential reuse and session validation issues lead to unauthorized access risks.Only Cisco's official marketplace cloud deployments are affected; on-premise setups are safe.A public PoC exploit heightens the threat with remote access to admin functions.Possible consequences include policy disruption and unauthorized data access.Updated secure ISE cloud images are released, urging organizations to redeploy.Immediate mitigation steps entail blocking public access, using VPNs, and MFA.Further measures include isolating affected resources and rotating credentials.System logs review, SIEM integration, and forensic assessments are recommended.Swift action is crucial to secure cloud environments and avoid exploitation.The advisory prioritizes deploying the new builds to address the vulnerability.Precautionary steps involve enhancing access controls and monitoring for unusual activities.Administrators are advised to act promptly to prevent system compromise and data breaches.