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CVE-2026-20269

HIGH · CVSS 8.6 EPSS 0.25%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-05 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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Cisco IOS XE Software is vulnerable due to improper resource control, which could lead to unauthorized access or denial of service. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it may allow attackers to exploit the affected systems, potentially compromising network integrity. Organizations using Cisco IOS XE should prioritize remediation to safeguard their networks against potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-20269
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.6
EPSS
0.25%
Cisco

Original NVD Description

As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco IOS XE Software engineering team has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in software hardening releases that address multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities tracked by CVE-2026-20269 are related to issues with improper control of a resource through its lifetime that are grouped under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Pillar CWE-664.

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