CVE-2026-20198: 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 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.
CVE-2026-20198: 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 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.397Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a736b5ebf8831d5392da42c
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 16:57:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 16:57:02 UTC
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