CVE-2026-20096
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands on the underlying operating system of an affected system and elevate privileges to root . For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory. Cisco has released software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds that address these vulnerabilities. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cimc-cmd-inj-3hKN3bVt Security Impact Rating: High CVE: CVE-2026-20094,CVE-2026-20095,CVE-2026-20096,CVE-2026-20097
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and elevate privileges.
- Who is affected
- Authenticated users of the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller.
- Urgency
- High urgency due to the potential for remote code execution and privilege escalation.
- Action
- Update to the latest software version provided by Cisco.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.72% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 50% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (1)
- highCisco Integrated Management Controller Command Injection and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilitiescisco-psirt · 2026-04-22
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