CVE-2026-20320—Cisco BroadWorks Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Cisco BroadWorks Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability

Description

Cisco BroadWorks contains an improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive configuration information on an affected system.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Additional Notes

• https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-bworks-xxe-uwUd7CEt
• BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20320

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-611