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CVE-2026-20046Not scored

Cisco IOS XR Software CLI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Cisco · Cisco IOS XR Software

Not in CISA KEV
0.1%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
3rd percentile
050100

Higher than 3% of scored CVEs

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DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability in task group assignment for a specific CLI command in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges and gain full administrative control of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect mapping of a command to task groups within the source code. An attacker with a low-privileged account could exploit this vulnerability by using the CLI command to bypass the task group–based checks. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges and perform actions on an affected device without authorization checks.

Coverage1 article · 1 outlet

First in our coverage: SecurityWeek, 12 Mar.

  1. Cisco Patches High-Severity IOS XR Vulnerabilities
    SecurityWeek · first in our coverage · mentions it in passing

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