CVE-2026-20079 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Software contains an authentication bypass caused by improper system process creation at boot, letting unauthenticated remote attackers execute scripts and gain root access, exploit requires crafted HTTP requests.

Severity & Score

Impact

Unauthenticated remote attackers can gain root access by executing scripts, leading to full system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to the latest available version.

References

• https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-onprem-fmc-authbypass-5JPp45V2

Related Resources

• Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard
• Credential Scanner