CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2026-20182

CVSS v3

10

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and fixed after the was disclosed in February 2026. This new advisory is for a new vulnerability in the control connection handshaking. The section of this advisory includes Show Control Connections guidance to help with system checks.  A vulnerability in the peering authentication in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, formerly SD-WAN vSmart, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manage

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/14/2026
Patch Due Date
5/17/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/14/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20182?

May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and fixed after the was disclosed in February 2026. This new advisory is for a new vulnerability in the control connection handshaking. The section of this advisory includes Show Control Connections guidance to help with system checks.  A vulnerability in the peering authentication in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, formerly SD-WAN vSmart, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manage

Is CVE-2026-20182 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-20182 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 5/17/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-20182?

CVE-2026-20182 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity).

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