CVE entry · CVE-2026-20245
CVE-2026-20245: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Vulnerability
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager formerly SD-WAN vManage contains an improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root by supplying a crafted file to the affected system.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on June 9, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: June 23, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (sec.cloudapps.cisco.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog
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