Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-20200
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IMC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected system and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering crafted inputs to the web-based management interface of the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.
CVSS Score
8.8
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.8%
Riskier than 54% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
No federal exploitation record
Remediation
unknown
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1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Aug 7, 2026 · latest Aug 7, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Cisco IMC Argument Injection Flaw CVE-2026-20200 Enables Root RCE, PoC Exploit Code Publicly Availablesecurityonline.info · Aug 7, 2026