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Catalyst Sd Wan Manager CVE-2026-20126

HIGH
Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs (CWE-648)
2026-02-25 psirt@cisco.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 25, 2026 - 17:25 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.

This vulnerability is due to an insufficient user authentication mechanism in the REST API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to the REST API of the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.

AnalysisAI

Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to gain root privileges on (CVSS 8.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects Catalyst Sd-Wan Manager. in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.

This vulnerability is due to an insufficient user authentication mechanism in the REST API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to the REST API of the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges on the underlying operating system.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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