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CVE-2026-76497: Insecure Temporary File in Cisco Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-76497cvecve-2026-76497
Published: 10/21/2026 (10/21/2026, 16:18:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Cisco
Product: Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway

Description

CVE-2026-76497 is a medium severity vulnerability in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway involving insecure temporary file handling. The issue relates to improper management of temporary files, categorized under CWE-377. Cisco has conducted an internal security review and released software hardening updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities including this one. No specific affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.6medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Cisco

Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/21/2026, 16:45:48 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability concerns insecure temporary file handling in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway, identified as CVE-2026-76497. It falls under CWE-377, which involves the use of insecure temporary files that can lead to security risks. Cisco's internal security review led to software hardening releases addressing this and other vulnerabilities. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.6 (medium severity) with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on integrity and availability but not confidentiality. No explicit affected versions or patch information is provided in the source data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access and low privileges, requiring user interaction, to exploit insecure temporary file handling, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Cisco has indicated that software hardening releases addressing this vulnerability exist, but no explicit patch or version information is provided. Users should monitor Cisco advisories for updates and apply any official fixes when available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
cisco
Date Reserved
2026-08-19T12:02:03.640Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ad8e8d74d27ba8daac3b6d5

Added to database: 10/21/2026, 16:31:19 UTC

Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 16:45:48 UTC

Last updated: 10/21/2026, 16:46:20 UTC

Views: 4

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