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CVE-2026-20079

CRITICAL
10.0CVSS
Published: 2026-03-04
Updated: 2026-03-04
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Description

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
network
Complexity
low
Privileges
none
User Action
none
Scope
changed
Confidentiality
high
Integrity
high
Availability
high
Weaknesses
CWE-288

Metadata

Primary Vendor
CISCO
Published
3/4/2026
Last Modified
3/4/2026
Source
NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

Cisco : Refer to Description

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