CVE-2026-20079
- EPSS 37.67%
- Veröffentlicht 04.03.2026 17:17:35
- Zuletzt bearbeitet 16.09.2026 17:17:16
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Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Authentication Bypass Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute script files on an affected device to obtain root access to the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to an improper system process that is created at boot time. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute a variety of scripts and commands that allow root access to the device.
09.09.2026: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog
Cisco Firewall Management Center Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
SchwachstelleCisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software and Cisco Security Cloud Control (SCC) Firewall Management contain an authentication Bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute script files on an affected device to obtain root access to the underlying operating system.
BeschreibungApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Erforderliche Maßnahmen| Typ | Quelle | Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPSS | FIRST.org | 37.67% | 0.984 |
| Quelle | Base Score | Exploit Score | Impact Score | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco PSIRT | 10 | 3.9 | 6 |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.