CVE-2026-20245 - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwan-privesc-4uxFrdzx

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20245