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High [CVE-2026-20151] Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This high-severity Cisco advisory covers CVE-2026-20151 affecting Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

cisco-sa-cssm-priv-esc-xRAnOuO8 Published Apr 1, 2026Updated by vendor Apr 1, 2026
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Summary

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to the improper transmission of sensitive user information.

Affected versions
  • Scope: This vulnerability affects Cisco SSM On-Prem, regardless of the software configuration.
  • Release 9-202510 and earlier (first fixed: 9-202601)

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 months ago·verify at source

Fixed versions
  • 9-202601

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 months ago·verify at source

Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • Upgrade to the first fixed release for your train per the Fixed Releases table in this advisory.
  • Release 9-202510 and earlier: upgrade to 9-202601.
Workaround status
  • There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 months ago·verify at source

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