CVE-2026-20090: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Cisco Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IMC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to conduct a stored 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software's web management interface. An authenticated attacker with admin rights can perform a stored XSS attack by injecting malicious scripts due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary script execution in the victim's browser or unauthorized access to sensitive browser-based information. The attack requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and privileges to authenticate to the interface.
Potential Impact
The impact includes the potential execution of arbitrary script code in the context of the targeted user's browser session within the Cisco management interface. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information accessible via the browser or manipulation of the interface as the victim user. The vulnerability does not directly impact system availability. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity partially.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Cisco vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit administrative access to the management interface to trusted users only and avoid clicking suspicious links. Monitor Cisco's security advisories for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-20090: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Cisco Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IMC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to conduct a stored 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software's web management interface. An authenticated attacker with admin rights can perform a stored XSS attack by injecting malicious scripts due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary script execution in the victim's browser or unauthorized access to sensitive browser-based information. The attack requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and privileges to authenticate to the interface.
Potential Impact
The impact includes the potential execution of arbitrary script code in the context of the targeted user's browser session within the Cisco management interface. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information accessible via the browser or manipulation of the interface as the victim user. The vulnerability does not directly impact system availability. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity partially.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Cisco vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit administrative access to the management interface to trusted users only and avoid clicking suspicious links. Monitor Cisco's security advisories for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.368Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd5f13e6bfc5ba1de6e552
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 6:08:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 10:35:10 PM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 7:11:17 AM
Views: 69
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