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CVE-2026-20198

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.8 EPSS 0.21% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-05 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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The web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack due to insufficient input validation. An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this flaw by tricking a user into clicking a malicious link, potentially leading to arbitrary script execution in the user's browser and exposure of sensitive information. Organizations using affected Cisco products should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to safeguard their management interfaces and user data.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-20198
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.8
EPSS
0.21%
Cisco

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of the targeted user or access sensitive, browser-based information.