CVE-2026-20168
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to retrieve files that they do not have permission to access.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient file access checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input in the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read files that they are not authorized to access.
AI Insight
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CVE-2026-20168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco IoT Field Network Director allowing low-privileged authenticated attackers to read unauthorized files via insufficient access checks.
Vulnerability
Overview
CVE-2026-20168 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director. The root cause is insufficient file access checks, which allows an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to retrieve files they are not authorized to access [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input to the web-based management interface. No additional privileges beyond a valid low-privileged account are required, and the attack is performed remotely over the network [1].
Impact
A successful exploit enables the attacker to read arbitrary files on the system that are normally restricted. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive configuration data, credentials, or other information that could further compromise the system or network [1].
Mitigation
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds available. Users are advised to upgrade to a fixed software release as specified in the Cisco Security Advisory [1].
AI Insight generated on May 18, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
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