CVE-2026-20079
CVE-2026-20079: 1 tracked advisory record across Cisco. CISA KEV listed; exploitation observed. Compare vendor sources and published fix guidance.
Compare the source-linked records below. Ratings and product/version details belong to each advisory; they are not a single CVE-wide score or proof that every listed product is affected. How VulniPulse collects and checks evidence.
Vendor advisory comparison
Cisco
1 advisory- Advisory severityCritical10.0
Critical [CVE-2026-20079] Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Software Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
cisco-sa-onprem-fmc-authbypass-5JPp45V2Source published Source updated
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. Note: If the FMC management interface does not have public internet access, the attack surface that is associated with this vulnerability is reduced. Cisco has released software updates that address this…
- Affected products in this advisory
- Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC)
- Source-reported affected versions
- Scope: This vulnerability affects Cisco Secure FMC Software, regardless of device configuration.
- Source-reported fixed versions
- No fixed-version detail extracted. This does not mean no fix exists.
- Mitigation guidance
- No mitigation guidance extracted; consult the source.
- Workarounds
- There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Android app · Google Play
Monitor future Cisco CVEs from your phone.
Choose a whole vendor or a precise platform, then receive matching security advisories by phone notification, email, or both. Coverage follows 32 official vendor sources and 160+ reviewed platform categories.