CVE-2026-20175: External Control of File Name or Path in Cisco Cisco Finesse
A vulnerability in Cisco Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to load arbitrary files from remote locations into an active user session on an affected device, possibly leading to browser-based attacks. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for HTTP requests that are sent to an affected device. An attacker who has knowledge of the address of the affected device could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link that contains the affected device address. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct browser-based attacks and execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive information on the affected device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Cisco Finesse stems from improper validation of user input in HTTP requests, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker who knows the device address. By convincing a user to click a maliciously crafted link, the attacker can cause arbitrary files from remote locations to be loaded into the user's active session. This may lead to browser-based attacks, including execution of arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impact on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in browser-based attacks that execute arbitrary script code within the context of the affected Cisco Finesse interface. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device and compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system. There is no indication of impact on system availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor Cisco's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with unsolicited links referencing Cisco Finesse devices and consider restricting access to the affected interfaces to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-20175: External Control of File Name or Path in Cisco Cisco Finesse
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Finesse could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to load arbitrary files from remote locations into an active user session on an affected device, possibly leading to browser-based attacks. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for HTTP requests that are sent to an affected device. An attacker who has knowledge of the address of the affected device could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link that contains the affected device address. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct browser-based attacks and execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive information on the affected device.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Cisco Finesse stems from improper validation of user input in HTTP requests, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker who knows the device address. By convincing a user to click a maliciously crafted link, the attacker can cause arbitrary files from remote locations to be loaded into the user's active session. This may lead to browser-based attacks, including execution of arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impact on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in browser-based attacks that execute arbitrary script code within the context of the affected Cisco Finesse interface. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device and compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system. There is no indication of impact on system availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor Cisco's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with unsolicited links referencing Cisco Finesse devices and consider restricting access to the affected interfaces to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.392Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a206578e29bf47b50d40f9a
Added to database: 6/3/2026, 5:33:44 PM
Last enriched: 6/3/2026, 5:49:58 PM
Last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:59:16 AM
Views: 9
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