CVE-2026-20122

MEDIUM CISA KEV Actively Exploited

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

CVSS v3

5.4

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

1.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

active

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the local file system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only credentials with API access on the affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper file handling on the API interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file on the local file system. A successful expl

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
4/20/2026
Patch Due Date
4/23/2026
Required Action
Please adhere to CISA’s guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks associated with Cisco SD-WAN devices as outlines in CISA’s Emergency Directive 26-03 (URL listed below in Notes) and CISA’s “Hunt & Hardening Guidance for Cisco SD-WAN Devices (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.

Technical Details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
2/25/2026
Last Modified
4/21/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20122?

A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the local file system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only credentials with API access on the affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper file handling on the API interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file on the local file system. A successful expl

Is CVE-2026-20122 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-20122 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 4/23/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-20122?

CVE-2026-20122 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string 3.1.

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